Colt45 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Et tu Brute?......et tu? Nah mate, it's not like that at all. It's just that when the mutiny started, I was expecting you'd crack someone with a bottle. It didn't happen, and I guess I feel a bit let down. I'd always thought that Smithy was the cabin boy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogwatch Dale Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Wonderful job fellas! I am enjoying each new video review more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have the same box code of RASS and feel just the same way as the boys on the porch. Good, but not great. Ken, is that a DeckHouse® you are living in? Looks just like my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Maybe I am nutz, but I thought El Pres was really into this cigar in the beginning. It was only when everyone else let it fall from grace that El Pres agreed. I may be wrong, but it looks like he is simply copying other's impressions... DC, you have nailed it. we have to carry him every time. i'm always surprised he wanted to do these videos - it was ineviable he would be exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Another great review boys. I have to agree with the assessment of this cigar. Everytime I hear how GREAT they are I end up slightly disappointed. A good solid cigar, but not super great at least in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie67 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I absolutely LOVE the video reviews....one question...when is Lisa joining you guys for a review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 I absolutely LOVE the video reviews....one question...when is Lisa joining you guys for a review? These reviews take a couple of hours.....If lisa joined us.....who would be working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demiurgic Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Prez, I loved the video review and laughed aloud when Ken said that the 'specially selected' part was the greatest travesty on the English language. LOL. Wanted to ask if there IS a box of RASS in stock, (box code?) that is smoking fantastic (or aggressively young but full of aroma, unsettled flavors and potential)? 20 or 50 CAB. I'll keep it in mind for my upcoming orders. Thanks and keep up the good work boys! Wish we were closer, you'd love our deck here in rural Hawai'i. Dem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Wanted to ask if there IS a box of RASS in stock, (box code?) that is smoking fantastic (or aggressively young but full of aroma, unsettled flavors and potential)? I'm not sure how Pres will respond to this... but I can assure you that the box he sent me 6 weeks ago is smoking amazingly. Velvety smoke texture with beautiful fruit cake and dried fruits. I can check the box code later... but whatever it is I am going to be getting another box of the same in my order next week (if available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Prez, I loved the video review and laughed aloud when Ken said that the 'specially selected' part was the greatest travesty on the English language. LOL. Wanted to ask if there IS a box of RASS in stock, (box code?) that is smoking fantastic (or aggressively young but full of aroma, unsettled flavors and potential)? 20 or 50 CAB. I'll keep it in mind for my upcoming orders. Thanks and keep up the good work boys! Wish we were closer, you'd love our deck here in rural Hawai'i. Dem There are plenty Dem. Took a photo of these last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRKS Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Partagas Factory (POS) - April 07 I love this cigar..... I could smoke a RASS a few times a week from now till I visit that big cigar lounge in the sky and be a very happy guy.....Thanks for the details Rob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHoncho3133 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just finished my first RASS and thought it was a nice smoke. It was gifted to me and on the fresh side. With a box on the way I'd love to see the difference with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpeddler Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just finished my first RASS and thought it was a nice smoke. It was gifted to me and on the fresh side. With a box on the way I'd love to see the difference with age. Mike, did I give you one last week? If so, it's the same box code that Rob posted...ABR07. They do have to sit a bit if you want a more robust flavor. But if you like that grassy/fresher/vegetal taste, which I do at times, they are a decent smoke now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapewormboy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just smoked a ABR 07 RASS out of a cab last night. Seemed noticably younger and harsher than my JUN 07 RASS from a dress box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I just checked my box - POS ABR 07 as well. Gotta say I love em. The first two I had were a bit hit and miss (just a touch harsh)... but I started smoking them within 24 hours of arrival. Having rested them for about 6 weeks now - they are absolutely fantastic. Taking quality and price into account they are perhaps the best value Robusto on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demiurgic Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I just checked my box - POS ABR 07 as well.Gotta say I love em. The first two I had were a bit hit and miss (just a touch harsh)... but I started smoking them within 24 hours of arrival. Having rested them for about 6 weeks now - they are absolutely fantastic. Taking quality and price into account they are perhaps the best value Robusto on the market. Thanks Rob, and Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Great review guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellery Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the review. I've tried a couple, and unfortunately, I still don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think the RASS is a great cigar, but isn't as good as the CoRo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfoster Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Haven't had a CoRo, so I can't compare but I do like the RASS quite a bit. Maybe I have just been lucky thus far and gotten shining examples (or maybe I'm a noob with the palate of an ice road trucker...) -- Gary F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwm8592 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nah Gary the RASS is a very good cigar, and smoke pretty darn good young. But I'm w/Chen, I don't think in anyway it compares to the lushish CoRo's I have smoked. Its been about 6 months since I finished up a cab/25 of CoRo's from August 06, and I have some from 08 resting comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Haven't had a CoRo, so I can't compare but I do like the RASS quite a bit. Maybe I have just been lucky thus far and gotten shining examples (or maybe I'm a noob with the palate of an ice road trucker...)-- Gary F. The CoRo is an awesome smoke, but the price tag on the RASS makes it taste outstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleehb Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I really enjoy the Cohiba Robusto however have never had a RASS so maybe I will be looking into those in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparker Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Just ordered a box of 25 RASS's , sounds like a nice cigar for the money. Smoked a Cohiba robusto last Friday....pure heaven!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olotti Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I must say that letting the RASS age is the way to go. I have samples from 04, 06, 07 and 08 and the 04's and now 06's are just really a more complete smoke. I loved a young RASS till I had an aged RASS and the age really does do these smokes justice. What I get is a more well rounded full flavored smoke with the spice more integrated into the overall taste as opposed to being so in your face that I get with a young RASS, now don't get me wrong I love full flavored spicy smokes but the way this cigar evolves when it is aged is really the way it should be smoked. One night a cople summers ago for research sake I smoked an 04 and an 07 and the 07 was a ball buster, in your face but enjoyeable, the 04 blew it out of the water just the way the flavors melted together and intermingled and it was after that night that I saw the light as far as ageing for these cigars. For the $ these are one of my fav robustos hands down but let em sit for atleast 3yrs if you can, it is well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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