Ramon Allones Small Club Corona ABO DIC 19 (FRW)

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So far with Ramon Allones, I've really enjoyed the RASS but the RASCC has been just okay. It's been about 8 months since I last had one so decided to sneak one into an otherwise busy weekend.

First third: opens immediately into the nice sharp plum skin tartness on the retrohale I get from Ramon Allones. It's interesting to hear everyone's takes on this note. Raisin seems to be the most common descriptor. For me, it's always hit my palate with a much sharper tartness to it and given the plum tree in the backyard, I'm inclined to call it plum skin. There's a bit of cream and almond nuttiness, but not as much as in the RASS I've been enjoying.

Middle third: the tartness has become a bit more subdued, leaving a more basic stewed fruit and almond nuttiness.

Last third: not much change, just more of the same. In such a short smoke trying to divide the profile into thirds seems a bit pointless, but I like to keep things consistent in my notes.

Overall: a pleasant smoke but it didn't do anything to change my mind about the vitola. Hard to compare just one box to another but the RASS I've had just have a more intense sweetness and creaminess, a pattern I've noticed in others too (e.g. preferring the San Cristobal La Fuerza over the El Principe). 88/100