Trinidad La Trova RAG Ago 18 SSTRW

[Islandboy]

I’ve only managed to secure 3 singles of these thus far, this being the second I’ve taken fire to. Scoring a box or 5 remains elusive but is a major short-term goal in life.

Everything about this cigar appeals to me: I love the size and the smoking time that comes with it, the cold aroma is difficult to properly describe but is entirely intoxicating (some sort of fine leather), construction is impeccable, taste is incredibly balanced and smooth for such a young stick, and the labels come off with the ease of silk panties...a fine experience that screams elegance and desire.

Once burning, taste and aroma are uniquely pleasing. I’ve got hay, cocoa, coffee, almond nuttiness, a bit of wood, some fine leather, and a nice peppery bite to the retro hale in the first third. The balance of these flavors is pure perfection.

There’s something familiar about the overall flavor that I struggle to define. Then it hits me...the aroma of fresh hot-buttered popcorn. It’s in there, I swear.

The second third sees the same wonderful balance of flavors, but a marked smoothness develops. The peppery retro hale completely disappears. 

This continues through the final third, with an introduction of mint as I near the end...a sign of youth, but not unpleasant.

This is a damn fine cigar, one of the finest this humble soul has experienced. I give it a 96, and it’s not even a year old.

Cheers!

[Raskol]

Never fast enough to ****** in 24:24. Elusive is the word.. Great review and pictures. Thank you!

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[David88]

Great review thanks. I’m looking forward to getting started on mine once they’ve had a good rest! 

[havanaclub]

Great review!! I might need to fire one up very soon. Like tonight!!


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[Corylax18]

I can't find these anywhere either. I was able to find one box about a year ago, both cigars I've smoked from it have been great. Great review!

[Markspring1978]

8 hours ago, Islandboy said:

the labels come off with the ease of silk panties...a fine experience that screams elegance and desire.

Classic.

Thanks for throwing in the pic of the Maui sunset, just to remind me that there is a place in the world where this is no snow. 

[slowsmoke]

Reviews like this are making it harder and harder for me to rest my box at least 90 days. Has anybody had a bad one yet?!?

[Chucko8]

Fabulous review and great shots to boot. Thanks 

[Bri Fi]

You had me at silk panties. 

[Gamehawker]

Great review, now the goal is to acquire some of these treasures!!!

Are they that really that good and worth about $40 per cigar?

Thanks

[Islandboy]

1 hour ago, Gamehawker said:

Great review, now the goal is to acquire some of these treasures!!!

Are they that really that good and worth about $40 per cigar?

Thanks

I'm pretty sure they're more in the $20 - $22 per stick range. 

[Markspring1978]

4 hours ago, Gamehawker said:

Great review, now the goal is to acquire some of these treasures!!!

Are they that really that good and worth about $40 per cigar?

Thanks

The only place I have seen singles was in Grand Cayman at $30 a stick. IMO, worth every penny. 

[Dynamo320]

I picked up 4 of them a few months ago at the LCDH in Aruba at $28/stick, only a few bucks more than the pricing of a standard Robusto there. Haven’t had one yet but I’m kicking myself that I didn’t splurge for the box. They had at least 10 boxes sitting there. They would of been virtually free for me as I had a real nice night at the blackjack tables the night before. Oh well, they are a beautiful sight for sure. 

[DaBoot]

Wait.... women wear panties????, nice review, might have to track some of those down. Always enjoy a good Trinidad