got my box of Special Selects today. (along with a box of Padron's) all i can say is that its a very pretty cigar. they felt kinda mushy so im gonna let em sit for about a week before i try one. the code on them is Nov 05. ive heard from a few of you that these cigars will go sick about a year old so im not sure what to expect from these.... :smokingbo
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RASS's
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An aged RASS is a most outstanding cigar. When these go south, they go south for more than a year or two, so smoke 'em or put them in the back of your humidor for a 24 months. The transformation that happens is pure magic.
Kurtdesign1
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IMO Ramon Allones & La Gloria are the longest maturing Havanas, as a whole. I would throw punch in there as well, but I haven't quite experienced a "mature" level that they hit at a certtain age. I think there's not a wall like with these two brands that just screams, ready.
That being said, I don't think there's a magical time at which they become "smokeable". It varies for each vitola & how it was packaged.
Before RASS came in cabs, I would buy DB's & put them in CORO cabs so they'd age in a varnished SLB instead of just a normal box. Have yet to crack any boxes I have that way, but it's been years since the first & I have no intention of testing my theory yet. I'm thinking 10 years will be a good time. They should still be tannic but very refined. I had 98's that were just in a box & as of the begininning of this year when I finished them, they were still definately strong, w/ that tingling sensation in your nostrils after you exhale. Yum...
That being said, I don't think there's a magical time at which they become "smokeable". It varies for each vitola & how it was packaged.
Before RASS came in cabs, I would buy DB's & put them in CORO cabs so they'd age in a varnished SLB instead of just a normal box. Have yet to crack any boxes I have that way, but it's been years since the first & I have no intention of testing my theory yet. I'm thinking 10 years will be a good time. They should still be tannic but very refined. I had 98's that were just in a box & as of the begininning of this year when I finished them, they were still definately strong, w/ that tingling sensation in your nostrils after you exhale. Yum...
Kurtdesign1
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MRN is spot on, very similiar to RASS IMO
The typical fruity, woody, nutty RA profile stands out. An emphasis on the sweet flavors shine through. The PC & Corona, to me, are a bit more savory.
898v is a perfect mix of the two
The typical fruity, woody, nutty RA profile stands out. An emphasis on the sweet flavors shine through. The PC & Corona, to me, are a bit more savory.
898v is a perfect mix of the two
It's true: my wife has just gotten better with age. Or isn't that what you were talking about?:widemouthcaudio51 said:
Back on topic, I have tried several RASS's, and they just don't do anything for me. Just too much spice for my taste. I much prefer any SLR's, Monty #2's & RyJ Churchills. JMO, YMMV.