RASS MSU Jun 19 (JBWP3RW)

[Chas.Alpha]

Ok, as most of us have now realized, the MSU 19 herd are prized animals. Construction and blends specific to this marca and others were on a roll in that factory, the RASS were no exception. 
Opening cold draw/pre-light: Beautiful sheen on these wrappers. When fearless leader says you’ve never had a proper RASS unless the wrapper is perfect, he speaks the truth. I got these at the old Partagas factory LCDH the last time I was there. That season was (and still is) magical. Everything I brought back is PSP/HQ from Rob’s point of view.

Anyway, perfect draw, momma bear. Rob gives a great tasting note of “stewed fruit”, which describes this well; fruit and citrus, yet not full-on flavors. Like blended and mixed in a warm soup. Delicious. One thing I note from these MSU cigars is a very slight cocoa note, not found in other RASS from other years/factory.

These flavors build to a point, then a wonderful toasted tobacco flavor intermingles itself with the others. Everything seems to be building to the crescendo... 

It does. Flawless smoke. I should have bought 10 of these cabs. 94 with much headroom.