El Presidente Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I was asked this morning to comment on the R&J Exhibicion # 3 and the reasons why it is apparently off the radar. In order to give it a fair hearing I opened a box of May 07 which were exquisite. Nearing the end of the first third I am let down. Lack of flavour and definition particularly in comparison to the great Boli Corona Extra and H. Upmann magnum 46. I know the #3 traditionally needs some time but I ask members who enjoy these whether or not you have experienced great #3 with less than5 years of age? I have always struggled. Even eith some age i have always found other cigars of the Corona Gorda vitola to be far more interesting. Would love your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have a box from '05 that I love. Smooth, balanced, rich. I actually prefer these to just about any other CG except maybe the Sig IV and Punch Punch. Opinions vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I smoke fewer Ex#3 than any other Coronas Gorda. But I smoke more Ex#3 than almost any other Romeo. Like the Cazadore the #3 is full-bodied and full-flavored. Similarly, it usually takes a few years to smooth off the rough edges. But when ripe, these cigars satisfy a peculiar craving unlike any other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyopr Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Rob just in the process of trying new cigars, the Ex #3's I've sample, (3 from Oct 07) have been all really impressived. I would agree with both Mash & Shrink my impression is they need time but I felt the depth and body suggest a very nice balance that will develope well IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm12 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I don't think these really stand out at all, but I enjoy the flavor profile when I'm looking to change things up a bit and smoke something that's not quite so dark/heavy. Trinidad Coloniales fall into this same category for me. Solid 86-87ish cigars that offer some different flavors than the usual suspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have a box of '07 ; they're slightly better than the weak '07 Exhib4, but they still lack depth, strenght, complexity… Not a good time for RyJ's IMHO… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I've already smoked almost a full box from early 06 & loved every one. Full bodied for a RyJ cigar. Outside of the Cazadores, the only RyJ that I buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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