Why not the Saint Luis Rey Serie A?

[Slyclient]

Hi Folks,

I have been recently doing some research into finding out what my next box purchase should be. I would like to try a CC cigar brand that I have not yet tried. This has led me to The Saint Luis Rey Serie A. After searching our group's forms and a variety of other websites, I have read nothing but good things about it. Our host has even provided positive reviews as well as others. Even outside of our forms people have not said a bad thing about them and most ratings at between 90 and 92.

So why are these not popular? Do they not age well? Is it the plain looking band? I don't get it but I may buy a box to find out on my own. What are your thoughts on this?

[Smallclub]

Don't purchase a box of Serie A if you have never had a Saint Luis Rey cigar before.

Min Ron Nee wrote "(it) is not a brand for everyone" and I tend to agree.

If you want to get an idea of the blend, the Regios (robusto of the marca) is widely available.

Personaly I much prefer the Serie A, I find it more balanced, but I've always had the patience to let my boxes age several years. Why it has almost disappeared, I have no idea…

[Narhcoc]

I don't have a whole lot of experience with SLR as a whole, but a Serie A with some age if pretty hard to beat. I have recently been smoking through a box from '09 and they are fantastic. However, I didn't care too much for them when they were young.

[riazp]

SLR is a smaller overlooked marca in the Habanos portfolio. I personally Love the A and the Regios, but it's not a blend for everyone.

[parabola66]

Warning!! Do not buy any SLR!!! Save yourself. I will do the honorable thing and buy them all so no one has to suffer!!

[JohnS]

Let me reassure you, they were very popular at Havanathon last October (3 months ago) and I didn't have any issues splitting a box in June last year either.

[Orion21]

Let me just say I have seen PSP SLR A's show up on the 24:24 a couple of times in the last few months and I have failed to be fast enough to snag any. It irks me to no end I can't get my hands on them when they come up. I may have to just roll the dice on these soon and hope for the best. It especially irks me I missed out on the last batch the Rob said were some of the best cigars he's ever seen . . . period!!

[habanolover]

I'll chime in and say first I love the Serie A, it has a flavor all it's own that I appreciate. Second, maybe try some singles first if you can OR do a box split to try them before committing to a full box...

[squizz]

I got a box recently, they are fresh, but i enjoyed it. Pretty strong cigar IMO.

[TheLiquidGator]

I have a box Rob put up that is resting- HQ/PSP- MOE OCT 14. I have yet to try one, but they look the part.

[ChefBoyRG54]

Had an aged SLR recently from a buddy. Fantastic smoke. Was 08 iirc. Had a cc very unique profile with an overtone of honey sweetness that was rich and chewy

[treberty]

Big fan of the Serie A. And I agree that some age on them does make a big difference.

[Duxnutz]

Only box I've had multiple 50 cabs of. It's a winner!

[nonameno]

Hello Fellow FOHers,

As Orion mentioned, Rob just recently had some on 24:24, which were some of the best cigars he has seen! Those are pretty strong words for a guy who gets to play with cigars all day every day! I have just a couple left from an '08 box, so I was lucky enough to get a box from that recent offering. I am anxiously awaiting their arrival to our snowy and cold climate, where they will enjoy a long and peaceful rest before meeting the fire.

Thank you and best wishes,
Curtiss

[shlomo]

What does "not for everyone" mean? They are great. Certainly more enjoyable than the FAR more popular mag 46 imo....patience is key and then everyone will enjoy them. Tremendous.

[Pilsner14]

Love em

[WhiteMamba]

I haven't had one of these yet but they are definitely on my to try list if they come up on a 24:24.

[NJP]

Good gear.

[shortsqueeze]

Still working through a 2003 50 cab. Cinnamon. Strong.

[Miner]

With a bit of age, I have 07 and 08, and they are amazing.

[RickHendeson]

Someone called them "strong," I would say that about Regios but the Serie A has always been mild to my own palate . . . of course tastes vary. But I can see why it might leave some people unsatisfied.

[potpest]

SLR is my favourite marca, the DC and the Serie A are fantastic cigars. I find they offer something very unique to the habanos lineup which my palate enjoys very much. Its a shame that the DCs are so hard to come by at the minute.

[Kratos]

I heard that they are discontinued or will be.

So I have been stocking up the last couple of months.

[Smallclub]

Someone called them "strong," I would say that about Regios but the Serie A has always been mild to my own palate . . . of course tastes vary. But I can see why it might leave some people unsatisfied.

In my experience, with the exception of the churchill, all the SLR line was stronger before the mid-2000's. After 2005 (approx.), only the corona could qualify as a ± strong cigar.

[Fugu]

In my experience, with the exception of the churchill, all the SLR line was stronger before the mid-2000's. After 2005 (approx.), only the corona could qualify as a ± strong cigar.

Inclined to agree Smallclub, but are we talking of nicotine-strong or strong in body? The latest DCs I had (from a '12 or '13 cab, can't quite remember) gave me a noticeable nicotine buzz. They would therefore certainly qualify as a strong cigar for me. Tastewise, Id say the DC is only medium body, the SerieA med-full. The Churchill truly being (or sadly having been...) the mildest.

All that said - for me, the Serie A, in particular from the cab, is a classy cigar.