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I got this box a couple of months ago and have enjoyed a couple of the cigars already as they have been taking their siesta in the humidor. This cigar was a special format that was exclusive to the Netherlands. A 50 ring gauge but only 4 inches (102mm) long, this is a good looking cigar with no noticeable veins or other imperfections. The smell is a nice leather smell with hints of coffee. The construction is great and the cigar is tightly packed as I would expect from Ramon Allones, my favorite marca. I used a punch cut for this cigar and upon lighting, the first thing that I notice is the draw is good and smoke production is greater than I am used to with RASS. I tasted more spice than the Gran Robusto from the other night. This is not as creamy as other Ramon Allones cigars although there is a nice balance of sweetness and spice. This is also a young cigar so maybe over time this might change and I feel that this is a cigar that you can age. So far, in the first third, the burn is spot on and I taste tart raspberries and leather. The ash holds well so far and there is also an earthiness to this cigar. The cigar burns slowly. In the second third, the creamier, buttery flavors come out and the spice goes more in the background. Also more of a woodsy flavor as well with a slightly salty finish. Smoke production is good and the cigar does not require a relight even as I pause to talk to my wife briefly as she gets home from work. The retrohale is pleasant as well. The burn is only slightly uneven and the ash has still yet to fall off. As we get into the final third, the burn becomes a little more uneven and the leather flavor comes out a little more leaving the cream more in the background. Still some saltiness but not as much as earlier. Very woodsy towards the last nub. Also, the cigar does get a little bitter but as we understand, it’s a young cigar and a couple more years rest would probably do it some good.