Long story, but I hope we have someone who really knows some deep history.
A few years back, I bought a Partagas 150 that came with two other cigars, for $25. It was those other two that struck me as "exceptional", more so than the 150! They have a blue label trimmed in gold, a center stylized "R" on a shield shape and "Ramon" written on either side.
I'd been told by the seller of the 150 that they were created by Ramon Cifuentes around the same time as the 150 Series, and no longer available. He knew nothing more, just that he could not get anymore, but if I wanted more 150's he could get those!
Well, whatddya know but two years later I find a stash of them collecting dust on the bottom shelf of a shop I am not disclosing (yet.) There are 5 sizes, all in the 44-52 ring size (my guessitmate), all about 5-1/2 to 6-1/4 inches long. And they are SUPERB! I've found one slimmer one is just better than the larger ones, and I have horded them.
Does anyone know, definitively, just what the story behind these fine sticks might be? I've Googled it myriad ways, and all I get is the story of Ramon Cifuentes, sad that it is.
Anyhow, aside from that this seems a great, non-biased forum, and I'll be around a lot.
Thanks!
Ken M.
Posts: 12 | Location: Spencer MA USA | Registered: December 26, 2006
Originally posted by mytyt: Legendary cigar master Ramón Cifuentes
Yes, of course I know that, thanks.
What I was hoping to find out is more information about under what conditions did he create these smokes. They're awesome, so I wonder why they weren't made under a Partagas or other well-known label of General Cigar. They appear to be well over 10 years old, and have aged gracefully.
I don't know as much about cigars as many here do, but they seem to have a Cameroon wrapper on a Dominican filler, but I could be wrong. Anyone who does have good info, I'd really appreciate it. They might be worth me going back and buying out the remaining stock!
Ken M.
Posts: 12 | Location: Spencer MA USA | Registered: December 26, 2006
Originally posted by jmunro: Those look quite delicious.
Indeed, they are. They start off slow, as many good ones do. Flavor starts to kick in about an inch down, and by the time you've got to knock off that long, near-white ash before it falls on your lap, you're in heaven.
I have no way of describing cigars the way the pros here can, but let me tell you that between 1/4 gone and 1/3rd left, it is the best damn cigar I've ever had. And I have had some good ones. Full bodied and rich in flavors of coffee, caramel, a touch of wood and what a fantastic finish. Stays with me for quite a while.
I burned one tonight, and am going back to clean out the rest of the supply. Think my wife will like $160 worth of cigars for her birthday present? If she doesn't like them, she could always give them to me, right?
Posts: 12 | Location: Spencer MA USA | Registered: December 26, 2006
I've never seen these before so unless Gordon Mott or Dave Savona at CA looks at this post and can identify them, the manufacturer is probably your last hope.
