Ramon Allones Eminencia RE

[GP012]

Ramon Allones Eminencia RE - 5.6 x 44

05 release, unknown box code

Drink: HC7 neat.

Cedar at cold, ok construction, medium draw.

First third: More cedar, perhaps some toasted tobacco?

Second third: Smooth, toasted cedar.

Final third: More cedar and toasted tobacco. Seems to be the RA calling card from my experiences. Wrapper is unraveling and cracking near the end, burn running slightly, but easily corrected.

Overall: 90. Smooth cedar throughout, wrapper issues plagued an otherwise stellar experience. One of my favorite RE's to date, and I wish I had more.

[wp2]

When young, these had a lot of sweetness (toasted marshmallow?). Now they're in the cedar period I think & need more time to age.

[bassman]

Until a few months ago, I thought these were far too tannic to enjoy. Now they are coming around nicely. Should get even better with more age. It will be interesting to compare them to the 07 version.