Ramon Allones Specially Selected : ULA JUN 14 : RA Review Comp

Cmelle · October 10, 2016

Yes, another review on the RASS. I know it's been done a fair bit but it's the only box of Ramon Allones i have currently. This one is from a 50 cab that i bought around 8 months ago. I currently have approximately 15 left. I don't have the patience to age haha. From this cab, some have been ok, some good, and some stellar. Let's see how this one goes.

Wrapper looks nice. A bit of a sheen, although a paper bag feel to it. Started with a punch cut. Draw is on the loose side, I'll have to be careful. Cold draw is nice n crisp. A sweet barnyard.

First third starts off real nice. Some clean tobacco, a bit of nice earth, touch of salt for a few draws. Slick on the palate. Smooth. A flavour which i think might be dark cherry. Very nice. Starting to give a bit of a dry mouth feel. Ash holds on pretty solid even though i bump it around a bit. The aroma is amazing, i swear it's vanilla.

Second third adds a bit of a leathery flavour. Some dark coffee which is nice. The retrohale is real nice, i think it gives a bit of a sweeter coffee note on the retrohale with some spice.

Last third is where it takes a bit of a dive. Gets really dark. Might be because of the loose draw, although i did baby it and take my time. It gets dark where it's kind of enjoyable, but then again not. Getting a lot of leather and earth. A few puffs are enjoyable, then the next few bitter. Back and forth. Still nubbed it though haha.

Overall the first 2 thirds were real nice. Last third was a bit too dark n grubby. Might need some more age to improve that last third. Hope you guys enjoyed the review.