Ramon Allones Gigantes ABO OCT 17 OYMRW2

[Wailbait]

I have a few larger format cigars but it’s not that common that I try them, but, having nothing to do with this review weekend, my friend said, “when are you going to smoke that Gigantes I gave you?”

Most of my DCs are HDM, SLR and Punch as I like how they age.  But I have a few odds and ends.  Gigantes are one such. 
 

Normally I enjoy these sorts of sticks with 5+ years of age but these are so pretty.   First impressions .  These are great and have a real  depth.  I get a bit of toffee and caramel at the first light.  Draw isn’t as forgiving as I would love but a couple of pokes free it.  
 

paired with an improvised Manhattan after dinner.  Not much of the stone fruit of standard RASS.  Lots more of a tobacco punch.   
 

Great burn throughout.  I would recommend these cigars to those that enjoy a medium bodied DC.  I am not a huge fan of the format on face but I like them every so often.  2.5 hour experience so that is lovely.  

 

91/100 but would be higher if the draw were better.   

[oneizzzz]

Thanks for the review, man.  Got a box of these somewhere over the Atlantic right now.  Pulling for a stone fruit kick like the RASS, but we shall seeeeee.....