Call for Rafael Gonzalez review

[Kangaroo495]

Doesn't get much attention here amongst the usual Bolivar, Partagas and Upmann reviews. I ordered a single RGCE from CC's which I'm waiting anxiously to try. What are your thoughts on it? Has anyone actually smoked it recently?

Cheers.

[thechenman]

Haven't smoked any yet, but I do have several in the humi. I'll add it to my list, but I still have the Monte Edmundo up before it, and that is about 3 cigars down from where I am at present.

[jquest63]

I'm fond of the R. Gonzalez CE and PC. I routinely smoke both. The CE, although considered mild is a rich flavored cigar with a great aroma. The PC is not mild, I find them medium plus and are quite tannic young. Give them both time to age though, recommend 2 to 3 years minimum.

[Kangaroo495]

Thanks gents! In particular for the aging advice. Though I'm still gonna smoke the one I get straight away. Will let you know my thoughts.

[SixburghDynasty]

I've got the CE's and the PCs as well, all from 2001. Very distinct floral smell and very flavorful floral taste. I like them alot.

[PigFish]

I don't like to make generalizations about brands but I will step into the limelight a bit on this discussion. I smoke more RG cigars than most. Why? Because I have found consistently excellent taste performance in the Lonsdale, the CE and the PC. Unlike some lines I have never had a box of RG cigars that did not display above average performance in the taste performance spectrum.

I think it is important to say that Rafael Gonzales cigars are not good because I say so; it is because that they perform so well, that I say so. -The Pig

[Kangaroo495]

Thanks Pig. Looking forward to smoking one myself