Ramon Allones Allones Superiores corona Gorda ULA Sept 14 (CGDLRW)

[Rega25]

Today I decided to review a 5 year old Allones Superiores.

 

The wrapper and pre draw aromas were very mellow with a general sweetbread and honey scent.  I have the feeling that it would have been more fragrant a few years ago. Construction was good minus a tiny imperfection in the wrapper which I’m hoping is not a beetle hole. The draw wasn’t affected at all by it so I’m guessing it’s not. 

First third was light to medium body with hints of leather, mild pepper and a light floral scent. It’s not a complex flavor bomb but more of a consistent and pleasantly mild smoke with light creaminess.  

2nd third definitely had an increase of pepper and spice to it with earthy barnyard and soil flavors coming through. There was a background of sweetness also that I can’t quite put my finger on. More baking sweetness than fruit for me.  

Final third started to feel like more of a medium body cigar and a little strength crept in. I’m admittedly not great at picking exact fruit flavors yet but cherry comes to mind.  Tobacco flavors started to become more apparent and it stayed pleasantly mellow with creamy abundant smoke through the entire cigar.  

This smoke didn’t have a ton of changes and complexity but it embodies the very flavors and body that made me switch primarily to CCs a few years ago. It didn’t really blow my skirt up but I have 19 more to smoke over the next 5-10 years so I’m sure I’ll find some gems hidden in there. Burn was great and the ash fell a bit too easily for my liking but not a big deal.  It got very windy outside after I lit it up so I’m sure that played a role in muting some of the flavors and scents.  

I’m really digging this 46ish RG and can’t wait to try the magnum 46 I’ve got resting.  I would rate this an 88 because it was good but I have to admit I was expecting a little more from a $12-14 range stick. 

Happy smoking and have a good Sunday!

[alloy]

I won the auction for a box of 2011 Superiores. After I receive them from Oz, downtime in the wineador for 30 days, I hope they taste like these.

[Rega25]

Nice man! I’d like to see how they differ with the extra age

[JLinz]

On 6/9/2019 at 5:09 PM, alloy said:

I won the auction for a box of 2011 Superiores. After I receive them from Oz, downtime in the wineador for 30 days, I hope they taste like these.

Any update?