Weekend Robustos

[mkz]

Springtime has finally come to the cold north and I had quite a few cigars during this weekend.

Just felt like sharing my quick thoughts on the two robustos I smoked...

Ramon Allones Specially Selected -07

This is my nirvana cigar. Everytime I light one of these up they just calms me down, no matter how crappy the week has been. Sweet, smooth, yet full of nicotine. I was in a trance for over an hour. It didnt even matter that this specimen was quite underfilled and had seriously burn issues. It rocked me gently!

Partagas Serie:D No:4 -08

I actually lost my PSD4-virginity this weekend and all I can say is: WOW!! This was an attack on all my senses. Complex, fullbodied with fantastic aftertaste!! These are still young (early 08) and I can only imagine how they will smoke in a year or two...

[gerem]

I love them both!!! The PSD4 is never disappointing. I got a box from Feb'08 and now just after a year they're already GREAT

[terrantheman]

great cigars

[olotti]

I myself had a RASS from 07 this weekend and found it superb. I haven't had any recent production PSD4's but they are also another favorite robusto of mine. Good choices.

[dizedean]

Had an 07 RASS this weekend myself, just love them.

They have everything for me I can ask for and always deliver.

I have smoked 4 or 5 PSd4 and have yet to figure out what all the fuss is about.

Maybe Party's are not for me.

[bolivr]

Had an 07 RASS here too And I was previously a RASS virgin.

Overall I was impressed. Mine burnt like a champion, a fairly loose draw was indicated by a soft bunch and so it was a good plan to have only punched the cap. Beautiful aroma that developed roasted cashew at the end of the first third moving to roast almond later. Flavour though was a bit distracting, kind of like hessian, gym bag or old carpet in parts and quite a tannic mouth feel. Balanced a bit by nutty creaminess hiding in the background. Final third showed some toasted bread, wholemeal if I am not mistaken. This is not to say I was disappointed. I have no other RASS experience to judge by.

I think they need a little rest and then should deliver more of the promised stewed fruit I hear about from you other guys.

[Polargar]

Had an 07 RASS here too And I was previously a RASS virgin.

Overall I was impressed. Mine burnt like a champion, a fairly loose draw was indicated by a soft bunch and so it was a good plan to have only punched the cap. Beautiful aroma that developed roasted cashew at the end of the first third moving to roast almond later. Flavour though was a bit distracting, kind of like hessian, gym bag or old carpet in parts and quite a tannic mouth feel. Balanced a bit by nutty creaminess hiding in the background. Final third showed some toasted bread, wholemeal if I am not mistaken. This is not to say I was disappointed. I have no other RASS experience to judge by.

I think they need a little rest and then should deliver more of the promised stewed fruit I hear about from you other guys.

I smoked a RASS yesterday and had smoked a few say 6 months ago and not been that impressed. This one however was fantastic with amazing room aroma and an almost honey taste. Delish!!

[Habanos2000]

Those are 2 of my fav robustos, along with the BRC and I have to say they have been hit or miss over the past year or so. I'm staying away from them now as I was starting to get a little annoyed with the inconsistencies. Great to good, you never know? I'm focusing on the Upmann Mag 50 and it's keeping me happy!

[b0rderman]

funny...I think we smoked the same RASS yesterday!

[MrEd]

PSD4 is a mainstay in my humi. If you get some with some age it is incredible how much better it gets.

[Jimmy2]

If you smoke the 08 PSD4's you wont have time to age them as they are excellant now so why bother !!!

[El Presidente]

I have Wishnu Bitang GM of PCC Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia with me this week so I have had more than a few Robustos.

Ramon Allones Specially Select are a favourite of hers and our 08 examples Sunday night were simply magnificent. Stewed fruit strewn, medium bodied greats.

Very surprised with 07 St Luis Rey Regios. Had a chocolate streak which outdid VR Famosos. Medium bodied and rich!