Danimalia Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I was curious what folks think of recent production of Ramon Allones Gigantes? I'm in the market for a box of prominentes and these have piqued my interest. I've heard they're similar is flavor to the RASCC which I love. Anyone have any thoughts? The fact that they share a name with my favorite baseball team doesn't hurt, and maybe I'll have one for opening day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 DCs are my favorite vitola; I love the depth and complexity they can produce, and that they force me to take a break for a couple of hours. The last RAG I had was an ETP (?) FEB 16 I think. Compared to the RASS - which is the only other RA I smoke regularly - I find the Gigantes to be better young. They don't seem to have the harshness of the SS or to need 2 - 3 years down. The other side of that is that to me, they're more medium-bodied and don't quite develop the same depth. But the RA DNA is there, all stewed fruit and sorghum. But if I were looking for a single box of DCs, I would go with the Punch every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimalia Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, Nekhyludov said: DCs are my favorite vitola; I love the depth and complexity they can produce, and that they force me to take a break for a couple of hours. The last RAG I had was an ETP (?) FEB 16 I think. Compared to the RASS - which is the only other RA I smoke regularly - I find the Gigantes to be better young. They don't seem to have the harshness of the SS or to need 2 - 3 years down. The other side of that is that to me, they're more medium-bodied and don't quite develop the same depth. But the RA DNA is there, all stewed fruit and sorghum. But if I were looking for a single box of DCs, I would go with the Punch every time. Thanks for the feedback! I've had the Punch DC and liked it a lot but it seems a bit harder to come by right now. Is it also a cigar that smokes well young or does it need time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankYanker Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I have an aged RAG that I have not smoked yet. I bought it from a guy in his aged selection. I may need to smoke it soon just to see how it is. It's a big cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I also love a DC. SLR would be my first choice every time, if you could find them easily. I am fortunate to have a box of RAG from EML SEP 14, which, if I remember correctly, is the same box code that Rob and Ken reviewed, and, probably no shock here, they’re bloomin’ marvellous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimalia Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 11 minutes ago, CrankYanker said: I have an aged RAG that I have not smoked yet. I bought it from a guy in his aged selection. I may need to smoke it soon just to see how it is. It's a big cigar! Yeah, the prominentes are super big, but in my experience, they tend to smoke a bit quicker than I expect them to. Like, they seem to last me 90-110 minutes or so. It's not too hard for me to find 2 hours to set aside. 13 minutes ago, ayepatz said: I am fortunate to have a box of RAG from EML SEP 14, which, if I remember correctly, is the same box code that Rob and Ken reviewed, and, probably no shock here, they’re bloomin’ marvellous! Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 22 minutes ago, Danimalia said: I've had the Punch DC and liked it a lot but it seems a bit harder to come by right now. Is it also a cigar that smokes well young or does it need time? Yeah, Punch DC availability is spotty. I usually notice them pop up in the fall. I think they're great young-ish. 1 year +. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I love the RA Gigantes, but because I have so few (just a couple boxes) I've really been stretching them in my rotation. I have a preference (flavor wise) for my Punch DC's and Lusi's, so I stock up on those, but the Gigantes are every bit their match just a different flavor profile. Back in 2014 my 2013 POU's were smoking superbly ROTT and they've only managed to get better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimalia Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 3 hours ago, PapaDisco said: I love the RA Gigantes, but because I have so few (just a couple boxes) I've really been stretching them in my rotation. I have a preference (flavor wise) for my Punch DC's and Lusi's, so I stock up on those, but the Gigantes are every bit their match just a different flavor profile. Back in 2014 my 2013 POU's were smoking superbly ROTT and they've only managed to get better. Yeah, I think I'm going to take the leap and buy a box. I like the Lusitanias, too, but they're available in 10 boxes, so I can usually snatch some up without much of a commitment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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