RASS TEB Oct 07

[kilroy]

RASS - TEB Oct 07

I reviewed this cigar earlier this year and while I did like it and thought it was young I've had other RASS this year that were much older and thus more refined, balanced and mellowed. While they were fine cigars I've realized that I do enjoy a little bit of the stand out flavors you get with slightly younger cigars. I digress... here is what I learned:

Appearance: Beautiful cigar with a slightly flared foot. Soft and pliable to the touch with a leathery scent to it.

Initial Opening: This cigar started out just like ones from the same box did earlier this year with powerful stewed fruity notes and luscious, thick toasted tobacco flavors. The draw was just slightly looser than perfect and the smoke was copious.

Half way in: The cigar at this point started mellowing slightly from the brash, young self into a more refined smoke. The fruity tastes were still there but slightly muted (to about 75%). The burn started getting a lil off:

Final Third: I didn't dry box this cigar and I wish I had. Its constantly humid here and I had to either hot box it to keep it lit and thus hot and bitter to smoke or relight it every 2 minutes. The flavors were still solid but I had to ditch with just over an inch plus left.

I would have taken more pics but as we just moved I dont actually know where the camera is... yet. I'm reviewing another one today so I'll be sure to find it.

Score: 88 <- They are getting better with age. Now to shut the box up for a year.

[thechenman]

Thanks for the review kilroy. Always interested to hear what people think about the RASS.

[Bartolomeo]

Great review..........RASS and BBF are cigars I really wanted to enjoy for a number of reasons but mainly the pricepoint associated with them but never found any winners in my samplings......I am in the minority here

Bart

[vivalanation734]

I got some TEB OCT 07 RASS I'll review this week too. Thanks for the nice write-up!

[roughrider]

I got a box from Feb 08. I'm hoping they turn out to be great.

[thechenman]

I got a box from Feb 08. I'm hoping they turn out to be great.

You and me both.

[CigarmanTim]

Great review..........RASS and BBF are cigars I really wanted to enjoy for a number of reasons but mainly the pricepoint associated with them but never found any winners in my samplings......I am in the minority hereBart

Maybe so but I am with you

[android]

Thanks for the review.