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I purchased these from 24:24 on 1/13 and received them on 2/1. Despite 18 inches of snow received here in Connecticut on 2/1 and outside temperatures in the low 30s & high 20s, I was not able to wait even 48 hours before indulging. What I lack in words I will dazzle you with photos. So here is my first FOH novice review. Aroma at cold - cedary, woody, toasted Draw - easy and perfect (for me) Construction - very nice, not too firm 1st 3rd - I got flavors of biscuit, toasted nuts, and "some" cream. The initial plumes of smoke were great and full. 2nd 3rd - Coffee comes in and the toasted oats/nuts continue. I also took the obligatory selfie. Final 3rd - Coffee and cedar earthiness take over. This last photo is when the outside cold took over and my hands said "go inside". This was a very enjoyable cigar, burn was impeccably perfect throughout with ZERO touchups, and had a medium body for basically the entire 40 minutes. Very happy to have 24 more of these in the chamber and will let them rest for about another 3+ months until golf weather starts to come back. I'm sure they will evolve. These would go well with a morning coffee or evening stout. 90/91 grade from me. Cheers.

If you had to choose one box of minutos to buy now from current (recent 2015-16) production, which one would you buy? and what would be your close second? feel free to explain why. Criteria is enjoyable flavorful smoke, not price. My favorite marcas right now are hoyo and monte but looking to expand my palate: Partagas shorts Scdlh el principe Rascc bcj trini reyes I've included the trini reyes, although not a minuto, but it's close enough in size 40x110

This is a cigar I bought "blind" in a sense. The sense being that I had never tried one before I bought a box. I had other RAs, and enjoyed them fully, and after hearing others rave about this cigar, I had to pick up a box when they were offered by Rob some time ago. It had been resting at 70% for some time, so I dry-boxed it for 36 hours prior to the review. I used a punch and the draw seemed perfect, so I fired it up. The RASCC starts off spicy enough to burn my nose during retrohales. I pick up some woodiness right off the bat, with a creaminess. The cream is more in the texture than the flavor though. This little guy starts off showing it's strength. As our Aussie brethren would say, it's a "mongrel." There is a toasted tobacco flavor with a bit of a floral finish. It is a bit difficult to pick up on any subtle flavors as this cigar is a powerhouse, despite it's diminutive size. The burn is a little off, so I am forced to touch it up a bit. I am starting to feel a tingle on the tongue, almost like a minty sensation. The floral flavors increase, and I start to pick up some espresso notes. The woodiness from the beginning is gone, and the intensity has settled a bit, but I know better. It's like hearing a puma purr, or standing in the eye of a tornado; the relief is almost horrifying. The floral notes seem to change into more of an herbal mixture. The herbal flavors are primary, but there is also a dustiness to the taste. And, as expected, the mongrel is back. The monster minuto requires another touch up as the flavors revert back to the ass-kicking toasted tobacco in the beginning. I'm really not one to put a number rating on cigars, but if my arm is twisted, I'd say a 91 for this one. The flavors are great and powerful. It's like the deliciousness of a CC and the strength of a NC. If the burn line was even, it would have been closer to 95, but I have to knock it a bit. This is a great cigar, and one I plan on always having in stock, God (or Rob) willing.

RASCC What's the story with how these are released? I totally screwed up the last time I ordered them, and only got one box, and I haven't been able to find them in stock anywhere for a long time across more than one source. Is HSA releasing them very intermittently? I googled, and can't find anything on EOLing them. My inventory is dwindling, and I really like these. They even smoke great young. Any intel? Saint