Regionals

[BHK54]

I recently passed through Dubai's airport. In Duty Free I noticed a regional
Punch Robusto Emiratos ... very interesting find for me. Has anybody tried
some different ones or got their hands on them ?

 

[cvm4]

Tried some different regionals or tried the Emiratos?

 

[Benzopyrene]

She short answer is yes!

 

[ninersfan]

I recently got a box of Bolivar 108's (2010 RE for Spain, true Corona Gorda). Have yet to try one as I'm letting them "settle" for a bit.

Also have some Por Larranaga Encantos on the way. This is an Asia-Pacific RE and I'm really eager to try them, especially because I love the size.

Have been considering a box of SLR Pacificos as well. It's the only RE from this marca to this point and while young, all the reviews I've read, note that it has tremendous potential.

It's nice to see some of the lesser known brands get to participate in the RE program. Sancho Panza and Quai d'Orsay have some coming up and, hopefully, so will Diplomaticos, Raphael Gonzalez, and Vegueros.

 

[vivalanation734]

Ramon Allones and Bolivar REs seem to be the most consistent in my experience. I've loved all the ones I've had.

 

[ninersfan]

I'm a noob to the CC world, so here's a question for those who are more in the know:

Are the RE's (or LE's for that matter) indicative of the marca's "house style" or are these a departure from their regular flavor/taste profile?

 

[U-Boat Commander]

^ The REs tend to be very close to the standard production cigars. In most cases they are like a super version of the regular release cigars of their marca (unfortunately, in some cases they are like a crap version). The LEs, on the other hand, tend to be quite different than the standard production and can be described as a marca of their own. You can tell that an Upmann LE is an Upmann, a Partagas LE is a Partagas, etc. but it's like you get a whisper of the flavor of the marca rather than that flavor dominating the cigar.

 

[U-Boat Commander]

Ramon Allones and Bolivar REs seem to be the most consistent in my experience. I've loved all the ones I've had.

I echo this sentiment.

 

[ninersfan]

Thanks UBC, that's the kind of assessment I had hoped for. Now I'm really DYING to try the Ramon Allones LE due out later this year.

Taking it one step further, how about the LCdH sticks that have recently been commissioned? Are these more in line with the traditional, regular production offerings or are they different blends, like the LE's?

 

[maverickdrinker]

the Ramon Allones and Bolivar REs have been wonderful. Others, not so much....

 

[U-Boat Commander]

Thanks UBC, that's the kind of assessment I had hoped for. Now I'm really DYING to try the Ramon Allones LE due out later this year.

Why wait? Why not buy yourself a box of the Partagas and MC 2010 LEs and see how you like them? Both are excellent cigars.

Taking it one step further, how about the LCdH sticks that have recently been commissioned? Are these more in line with the traditional, regular production offerings or are they different blends, like the LE's?

These tend to be very much like the regular release cigars, just in a different size than the regular lineup. Generally, they are very good representations of the regular release cigars. The recent RA Superiores were very well liked, for example. But you can't find them anymore. I lament that I only got one box.

 

[daniyal]

they were all out the last time I went by there... DAMN!

 

[sg1234]

Not that I have a ton of experience with REs, but I've smoked enough to know that they can be hit and miss. They are not cheap compared to standard production smokes, so I tend to avoid them. However, I've been impressed a few times. Namely with the SLR Pacificos, PL Robusto, PL Belicoso Extra, and Boli Simones.

 

[U-Boat Commander]

^ Those are all good. Here's a list of the ones I have tried (or have but not yet tried in a few cases because I only have a single and am holding onto it). I put a "+" next to the ones that were particularly good and a "-" next to the ones that were particularly bad. The remainder on my list are good but didn't knock my socks off.

Bolivar Colosales Alemania Regional Edition 2006
Bolivar Simones Canadian Regional Edition 2007
Bolivar Legendarios Swiss Regional Edition 2008
Bolivar Short Bolivar Asia Regional Edition 2008+
Bolivar Especiales No. 2 Alemania Regional Edition 2009+
Bolivar Fabulosos Benelux Regional Edition 2009
Edmundo Dantes el Conde 109 Regional Edition Mexico 2008+
El Rey de Mundo Choix de L´Epoque Regional Edition UK 2009
Juan Lopez Short Torpedo Carribean Regional Edition 2008
Juan Lopez Maximo Switzerland Regional Edition 2008
Juan Lopez Seleccion Suprema UK Regional Edition 2009
Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 4 Asia Regional Edition 2010
La Gloria Cubana Gloriosos UK Regional Edition 2008
La Gloria Cubana Delicioso Cuba Regional Edition 2010
Por Larranaga Lonsdales Germany Regional Edition 2006
Por Larranaga Robusto de Larranaga Asia Regional Edition 2007
Por Larranaga Belicosos Extra Asia Regional Edition 2008
Por Larranaga Encantos Asia Regional Edition 2010-
Punch Super Robusto Asia Regional Edition 2007
Punch Emiratos UAE Regional Edition 2008-
Punch Serie D'Oro No.1 UK Regional Edition 2008
Punch Platino India Regional Edition 2009
Punch Grand Robusto Spain Regional Edition 2009
Punch Poderosos Switzerland Regional Edition 2009
Ramon Allones Estupendos Asia Regional Edition 2006
Ramon Allones Eminencia Switzerland Regional Edition 2007+
Ramon Allones Gran Robusto Benelux Regional Edition 2007
Ramon Allones Grandes Spain Regional Edition 2008+
Ramon Allones Especial de Allones France Regional Edition 2008
Ramon Allones Phoenicios 30 Lebanon Regional Edition 2008+
Ramon Allones Gladiators BPE Regional Edition 2009
Ramon Allones Petite Unicos Canadian Regional Edition 2009+
Ramon Allones Celestriales Finos Asia Regional Edition 2009
Ramon Allones Beritus Lebanon Regional Edition 2009
Ramon Allones Belicosos Germany Regional Edition 2010+
Ramon Allones Lusitanos Portugal Regional Edition 2010
Ramon Allones Gordito de Allones Canadian Regional Edition 2010
Saint Louis Rey Pacificos Asia Regional Edition 2009+
Vegas Robaina Maestros Spain Regional Edition 2007
Vegas Robainia Marshalls Adriatico Regional Edition 2008
Vegas Robaina Petit Robaina Canadian Regional Edition 2009

 

[Ahmed]

i am from Emirates and i tried them, they smokes good but not the best out there, unless the are EMIRATOS and kind of pricy for a robusto stick but you need to try them

 

[W.B.]

Bump for the highly enjoyable ones..

The Vegas Robaina Marshall - Adriatico was a while ago, but quite nice!
And the Ramon Allones H & F 225 - Gran Bretana, La Gloria Cubana Belux No 1 - Belux, Edmundo Dantes Conde 54 - Mexico were within the last year....all wonderful to me. With thanks to Mikey, Brandon and Ryan.

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

Mmmm regionals. Bout to fire up an India regional in a few momentos

 

[Schlitzinacan]

Disagree with the -- rating for the PL Encantos, but I noticed the post was from 2011 so maybe they have improved with age?

 

[King Kill 33]

Disagree with the -- rating for the PL Encantos, but I noticed the post was from 2011 so maybe they have improved with age?

Damn straight. They are much improved over just 10 months ago. Fine cigar IMO.


- KK33

 

[MaytagMan]

The SLR Pacificos stood out to me as a memorable departure from the norm.