cakeanddottle Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I've been smoking habanos for the last 18 months. I love anything SLR, and really enjoy Monte PE, SCdLH EP and ERdM CS. I really liked the couple RASS I smoked but wished they had more backbone. I smoked a box of VR Unicos and liked but didn't love them. No Bolivar has wowed me despite descriptions sounding like they'd be right in my wheelhouse. I bought a 50 cab of Punch Punch, and they did not impress me the way that the Double Corona I smoked did. They lacked the twang and fruit of their big brother. I have been dragging my feet about getting a box of Reyes, but they're high on my list to try. RASCC have also been up there, hoping they'd be a little fuller than RASS. I'm a bit put off that in recent times by all accounts on the web they've been rolled too tight. I hate fighting plugged cigars. Lastly the Rafael Gonzalez PC has been appealing to me based on web reviews. I love coffee and cocoa notes in a cigar, and cigars with fruit notes make me happier than anything else. This morning I'm trying to decide between ordering a box of RASCC or a box of RG PC. I would very much appreciate your opinions based on what I've stated. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Go for the RASCC. They just seem better ROTT than RASS and somewhat richer and fuller bodied. At least, the ones I've smoked. And as much as I love the Reyes, the RASCC are a better buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBS Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Not on your list, but lately I've gone through a few boxes of Upmann PC's. Draw was good, flavor profile was great, might be something you'd be interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I like the RGPC over the RASCC. It's got a nice creaminess to the smoke. IMHO Not a PC, but one to take a look at for a short smoke, is the Montecristo No. 5. if you like coffee, cocoa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The ones mentioned already, RASCC, Upmann PC, Gonzalez PC (love them) and San Cristobal de la Habana Principe, gorgeous one and all - enjoy, cheers, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cakeanddottle Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 this time around I decided to try the unknown quantity and ordered a box of the RG PC. Thanks for your feedback everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 If you find the Rafael Gonzalez PCs a nice mild smoke, try the Ramon Allones Small Club Corona for a fuller-bodied cigar next time, if you don't mind a fuller-bodied cigar from time-to-time. I can relate to your preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I go for the RASCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofaKing Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I second the SCDLH Principe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I'd say Lenovo or HP are your best bets..... Unless you're an Apple man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 RASS with no backbone!? Still, it sounds like you might like a young HUPC. It's got coffee, can have cake and has enough get up and go to satisfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cakeanddottle Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 well that impression was made when I was still smoking Nicaraguans daily, regarding RASS. El Principe is already represented in my humidor, and they are tasty indeed. Lastly, being a big fan of SLR Regios and Serie A, can you recommend the RyJ Exhibicion No 4 to me? It certainly sounds right up my alley from reading reviews. I love when I get fruit notes. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 well that impression was made when I was still smoking Nicaraguans daily, regarding RASS. El Principe is already represented in my humidor, and they are tasty indeed. Lastly, being a big fan of SLR Regios and Serie A, can you recommend the RyJ Exhibicion No 4 to me? It certainly sounds right up my alley from reading reviews. I love when I get fruit notes. Thanks again. I had my first RyJ no 4 yesterday. So good that I need to grab a box. Flavour profile was similar to what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 well that impression was made when I was still smoking Nicaraguans daily, regarding RASS. Lastly, being a big fan of SLR Regios and Serie A, can you recommend the RyJ Exhibicion No 4 to me? It certainly sounds right up my alley from reading reviews. I love when I get fruit notes. Thanks again. Ah! Makes sense. I've found Nicaraguans can prime your palate and get it used to full-frontal assaults and lots of ass (or backbone). CCs tend to be much more nuanced and floral. Contrary to popular opinion, CCs are not the strongest cigars in the world (a common idea shared by several nonsmokers I know). I've always shied away from Bolivar because I think they taste too much like a Nicaraguan. Perhaps an EL will be what you're looking for? I would also think young RyJ might be right up your alley, especially the PC. RyJ Ex 4 has lots of cherry in it, but is also toasty and can be quite floral. Don't know if that will work. Sounds like you need a handful of singles. Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irratebass Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I'd say Lenovo or HP are your best bets..... Unless you're an Apple man This is what I thought to when I read the thread title. BTW I have a Lenovo, and love it Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cakeanddottle Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 RyJ Ex 4 has lots of cherry in it, but is also toasty and can be quite floral. Don't know if that will work. Sounds like you need a handful of singles. Happy hunting! Sounds good to me, I found the Choix Supreme floral and complex and loved it. I'm just going to have to get a box of Ex4, worst case scenario I don't like it as much as SLRR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Sounds good to me, I found the Choix Supreme floral and complex and loved it. I'm just going to have to get a box of Ex4, worst case scenario I don't like it as much as SLRR. RyJ is more cherry to me. SLR is more of non-descript fresh fruit. The craziest fruit flavor I ever got was from the Ramon Allones Grandes RE - I swear there was raspberry/strawberry in the middle of those! Worst case scenario, you can always trade away RyJ with a good rosado wrapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphanator Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 If you want something with Backbone try the Hoyo Du Depute it's a little Fire Cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 My go-to Minuto right now is the SCDLH El Principe. They just never let you down. I've had too many issues with a lot of the 13-14 RASCC stock, recent Boli CJ and Party Shorts. My PC recommendation is the HUPC or Monte #4. The HUPC has a very similar blend, if not the same blend, as the Upmann #2 which have been smoking very well lately. Also very happy with almost all recent Monte #4. I'll also throw in the RGPC. Very good lately as well, and a great choice for a more mild-medium strength smoke. And I also have to toss in the PLPC. Very solid, very reliable lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyCigar Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 RG Perlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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