Ramon Allones Allones No. 2 Limited Edition 2019 Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Wednesday 02 June, 2021 by Mark

This is a fantastic cigar, the format is suited to those who appreciate a tighter ring gauge or prefer a larger drawing aperture, as the tapered tip allows the smoker to tailor their experience. The wrapper is smooth and leathery and is clearly aged leaves, it is oily and smells fantastic. It isnt an overpowering smoke but it is a strong stick, for me notes of coffee, leather, and a surprising sweetness. I have now smoked two and on the strength of those experiences (both excellent), I have bought a box. Not to everyones pallet but it ticks all the boxes for me.

Date Added: Wednesday 20 January, 2021 by Austin

Okay but not great. A rather bitter earthiness with some stewed fruit, dark choc and pepper. Half of the examples Ive tried of these had tight draws also, which is frankly disgraceful for any hyped limited edition with a premium. Ive found these disappointing, as with many Limitadas. I love the format but a good example of a Gigantes or Specially Selected is much more delicious and complex (or a Bolivar Belicosos Finos). Ramon Allones used to make a regular production belicosos and it was far superior to what these are. It seems a common theme with Habanos S.A. now to discontinue great and classic vitolas and then instead release lesser quality blends as extra expensive limitadas and regionals etc instead.