Member 2018 - 2021 RASS Opinion

[El Presidente]

This poll follows from a deck question last friday. 

There will be a few follow up questions later today based on the poll results 

[NSXCIGAR]

Never been a RASS fan, but I have to say the dozen or so 19s I tried might be the best I've ever had.

[Jimmy_jack]

I know its a fan favorite...just never did anything for me. My taste buds cant appreciate the RASS. I think they look great though. Very inviting.

[Rhinoww]

I like the RASS but the RASC remains a favorite. 

[Habana Mike]

For me a high percentage of quality smokes. Flavors, construction, draw and enjoyment tops of late.

[Kaptain Karl]

I havnt had a RASS in almost a year...this thread made me light one up! 

[El Presidente]

2 minutes ago, Kaptain Karl said:

I havnt had a RASS in almost a year...this thread made me light one up! 

That average smoking experience % (good + excellent) is impressive. 

[Kaptain Karl]

1 minute ago, El Presidente said:

That average smoking experience % (good + excellent) is impressive. 

It is! The red fruit flavor on some 2014 RASS's I had back in 2018 are one of the things that made me fall in love with Cuban Cigars! However I have 18 left of a clearance 50 cab from 2018 that hasnt been great, but I'm sure the 19-20 stock is lights freaking out!

[SmokyFontaine]

I've yet to get stewed fruit, but admittedly about half of them have been frustratingly tight draws and turned bitter fast. Have sworn off trying another until the hit 3.5-4yrs. Haven't seen the magic of them yet. Cautiously optimistic

[yadegari6]

Interesting enough I had pulled my first one out of a tua abr 2020 box before this thread was posted to smoke tonight. First third was a 98 point cigar, couldn't have been much better. Youth started to show the rest of the way though. I imagine these will be phenomenal in 3-4 years. 

[Jonboy4074]

I smoked my 2nd from a MSU ABR 19 cab this month. Very good. Tons of cream and fruit in the first 2/3. 91 pointer with upside I believe.

[asmazda]

What I have noticed is the intensity and flavors is more on darker color wrappers, but construction has been most consistent relative to other robustos I smoke.  Never had a tight draw, and very few were underfilled.  

[SpecialK]

15 hours ago, yadegari6 said:

Interesting enough I had pulled my first one out of a tua abr 2020 box before this thread was posted to smoke tonight. First third was a 98 point cigar, couldn't have been much better. Youth started to show the rest of the way though. I imagine these will be phenomenal in 3-4 years. 

I've got a Superiores that's TUA ABR 20 that I'm going to be trying in the next couple of days... I can't wait..

 

[joeypots]

One of the very few cigars that I think must have 5 years to get to where I like them. I've had I think 4 cabs since 2006 and the ones I smoked young were nothing compared to the ones at the end of an aged cab. I have some sleeping so this thread may get me to check them out.

[LLC]

One of the very few cigars that I think must have 5 years to get to where I like them. I've had I think 4 cabs since 2006 and the ones I smoked young were nothing compared to the ones at the end of an aged cab. I have some sleeping so this thread may get me to check them out.

I agree age does make a big difference with ones that are good to be start. I still have cabs I’m smoking from from 09,11 and 12 and they are outstanding. My newer cab is a 17 and it’s been very good but not as good. When I get half way through it I’ll put it into long term aging and then open up a MSU JUL 19 PSP cab.


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[mprach024]

At least once a week I have me a RASS.  I don’t smoke robustos as much as other formats but it’s my go-to Robusto for sure.