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[Ken Gargett]

Trinidad La Trova (RAG AGO 17) – Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 1894 Bourbon - Kahlua - Homemade Ginger Beer
By Ken Gargett.

A real range of drinks to try as a combo with this classic and cracking cigar, the Trinidad ‘La Trova’ from RAG AGO 17. I checked the records after smoking it and found that this is the third time I have done a Kenfessions with it. On one occasion, paired with the Yamazaki 12-Year-Old Japanese Malt. On the other, and I swear I did not know this, or at least did not realise it, before I selected the drinks, the Wild Turkey ‘Master’s Keep’ ‘1894’ Bourbon. By pure chance, or divine intervention, same choice. 

In keeping with the trend of late, tried the cigar with more than the single drink. So some of my very own homemade ginger beer and also Kahlua. 

Cigar first. Most of us think Fundys when we talk Trinidad and who doesn’t love... continue to full article. 

[MoeFOH]

Always an enjoyable read, Ken. If I ever get back out there, I'd be keen to sample the ginger beer. Hard to beat when it's done right. And your packaging was particularly impressive. 

[Ken Gargett]

59 minutes ago, MoeFOH said:

Always an enjoyable read, Ken. If I ever get back out there, I'd be keen to sample the ginger beer. Hard to beat when it's done right. And your packaging was particularly impressive. 

the latest batch is even better.!! 

[Habana Mike]

Yes. About the only drinks I see Kahlua in are black/White Russians or Mexican coffee. Kind of like the Legendario Elixer. I can only drink that with a shot of rum on top though that’s a match made in heaven...

Have not has as good of luck with you on the La Trova, perhaps received a bad batch. I want to love them but mine have been underwhelming.

[Ken Gargett]

1 minute ago, Habana Mike said:

Yes. About the only drinks I see Kahlua in are black/White Russians or Mexican coffee. Kind of like the Legendario Elixer. I can only drink that with a shot of rum on top though that’s a match made in heaven...

Have not has as good of luck with you on the La Trova, perhaps received a bad batch. I want to love them but mine have been underwhelming.

sorry to hear that about the la trova. have not had a bad one. hope things turn around. 

[KavalanWhisky]

Great review, @Ken Gargett can you do a video on how to make your own Ginger beer? I love the stuff but always buy it, would love to know how to make it myself.

 

[Ken Gargett]

28 minutes ago, KavalanWhisky said:

Great review, @Ken Gargett can you do a video on how to make your own Ginger beer? I love the stuff but always buy it, would love to know how to make it myself.

 

rob and i are just about to do the next vid. i'll try and get in a mention on it. 

[KavalanWhisky]

5 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said:

rob and i are just about to do the next vid. i'll try and get in a mention on it. 

Can't wait! Hope it doesn't hit the editing floor!

[El Presidente]

8 minutes ago, KavalanWhisky said:

Can't wait! Hope it doesn't hit the editing floor!

...don't bet against it doing just that 

[MoeFOH]

6 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

...don't bet against it doing just that 

Yes. Duly noted. I seem to remember someone wanting to keep the timeframe down on these vids... Rob, do you remember who that was? ?

[El Presidente]

Just now, MoeFOH said:

Yes. Duly noted. I seem to remember someone wanting to keep the timeframe down on these vids... Rob, do you remember who that was? ?

Indeed, our very own Doofus Maximus

[JohnS]

14 minutes ago, MoeFOH said:

Yes. Duly noted. I seem to remember someone wanting to keep the timeframe down on these vids... Rob, do you remember who that was? ?

 

12 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

Indeed, our very own Doofus Maximus

If I recall, Ken was a little sentimental about that (decision to keep the videos shorter), No?

Where's Barbara right now when we need her?

[Chucko8]

Nice read as per norm. Thanks Ken

[JohnS]

2 hours ago, Lrabold89 said:

okay so what is the real deal with la trova.........plenty say its not worth it for the money, but you see plenty smoking it......value/price aside, is this a good cigar? how does it compare to others in the line up..fundy/vigia or the new ones.............and also, is it worth the price? lol

There are two things about the Trinidad La Trova that I can confidently assert:

1. It's a La Casa Del Habano release and some of these have enjoyed a solid reputation since they came to market. These include the Partagas Culebras, Partagas Salomones, Ramon Allones Superiores, H.Upmann Royal Robusto, Hoyo de Monterey Epicure de Luxe, Bolivar Libertador and the Trinidad La Trova. 
2. The Factory Name (Vitola de Galera) for the Trinidad La Trova is a Cañonazo Especial (T). There's only been one other Cuban cigar release in this size, the Cohiba 1966 EL 2011. There's no need to further spruik the merits of this particular Limited Edition because frankly, it (i.e. the critical reception of the Cohiba 1966 EL amongst cigar enthusiasts) speaks for itself!

I can't speak for the price (I guess due to my nationality). However, in my view, the La Trova is a quality premium Trinidad release worthy of its lofty reputation.

[RDB]

I’m interested in what others think too. So far as I can see, if you like the traditional Trinidad DNA then the Coloniales are a lot more bang for buck. If you want complexity, elegance and evolution then go for the Fundy. But if you want a lot of Trinidad smoke and a big cigar you are now spoiled.

[Meklown]

7 hours ago, RDB said:

I’m interested in what others think too. So far as I can see, if you like the traditional Trinidad DNA then the Coloniales are a lot more bang for buck. If you want complexity, elegance and evolution then go for the Fundy. But if you want a lot of Trinidad smoke and a big cigar you are now spoiled.

it is also my impression that the colo and fundy takes a few years to come into their own, while the LT hits it out of the park immediately