Popular Post HoyoFan Posted August 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2016 After a long time smoking NCs I'm finally diving into the forbidden fruit. I ordered Rob's robusto sampler and a few additional singles and after a month in the humi, I fired up a RASS this evening. It started off simple and mellow but after the first third, wow. Really opened up with flavors of cappuccino and cream. Even a little black cherry on the retrohale. Can't wait to try the others in the sampler and get into some 24:24s. Looking forward to finding something with flavors of chocolate and coffee. Love the sweeter ones 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 If you like chocolate and/or coffee notes and have a preference for sweeter flavours, you may eventually find yourself sampling some San Cristobal de La Habana, Cohiba Maduro 5 and even Montecristo cigars and enjoying those. In the Robusto sampler I hope you enjoy the Vegas Robaina Famosos, not as strong as the Ramon Allones Specially Selected, but will most probably suit your palate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweilgi Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Welcome to the Dark Side! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultramag Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 RASS is a nice introduction. Enjoy the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyoFan Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 If you like chocolate and/or coffee notes and have a preference for sweeter flavours, you may eventually find yourself sampling some San Cristobal de La Habana, Cohiba Maduro 5 and even Montecristo cigars and enjoying those. In the Robusto sampler I hope you enjoy the Vegas Robaina Famosos, not as strong as the Ramon Allones Specially Selected, but will most probably suit your palate.Thanks John! I'll try that next. I've also got a monte 4 resting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 What a great photo, Padron. And I'm sorry to hear you've wandered down that dark ally. There's no going back. You're on the road to ruination, my friend, and the Poor House is your next stop. Try some Por Larranaga Monte Carlos and Panatelas. You will be amazed at the flavor from such a small ring gauge cigar. True Cuban cream flavor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonescej Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Congrats on the RASS tasting! I find them to be excellent, consistent performers, and one of the better bang-for-your-buck cigars in the CC market. I will second the Montecristo cigars recommendation, especially if you enjoy more of an unsweetened or semi-sweet cocoa flavor profile. Just make sure you get good ones. I've been unimpressed on the whole with the Montes coming out of Cuba recently. Good ones, however, are excellent. If you get the Monte 4 bug, be extra careful not to get boxes blind. There are so many issues with plugs or just stale, flat flavors. A great Monte 4 is truly something, and another huge value. That was a beautiful view as well! I love the city, I always try and go a couple times a year. Is that the GWB or Brooklyn Bridge? Enjoy your smokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyoFan Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Congrats on the RASS tasting! I find them to be excellent, consistent performers, and one of the better bang-for-your-buck cigars in the CC market. I will second the Montecristo cigars recommendation, especially if you enjoy more of an unsweetened or semi-sweet cocoa flavor profile. Just make sure you get good ones. I've been unimpressed on the whole with the Montes coming out of Cuba recently. Good ones, however, are excellent. If you get the Monte 4 bug, be extra careful not to get boxes blind. There are so many issues with plugs or just stale, flat flavors. A great Monte 4 is truly something, and another huge value. That was a beautiful view as well! I love the city, I always try and go a couple times a year. Is that the GWB or Brooklyn Bridge? Enjoy your smokes!Thanks for the advice Jones will do! That's actually the Verazzano, hate driving over it, love sitting under it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Great pic and great cigar! Enjoy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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