Which one?

[Madmidget]

Well, tomorrow I hit 34. Nothing else really good happens after you hit 21. The next big event is 65 when I get to retire, supposedly.

I have been offered a Birthday smoke from a friend. I already have a Hoyo Des Dieux from 1998 that I will put to flame, but here is the where the hard part comes in. I can chose one of the following:
H. Upmann Coronas Major 2004
Partagas Shorty 2006
RASS (Cab) 2007

I don't know very much about ISOM's, well nothing at all really. Just guessing, the Upmann (for the age) might be my initial choice.

Any insight or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[bigwhiteash]

Happy Birthday!

That RASS is an outstanding smoke, IMO

BTW, 40 is a pretty cool year too

 

[Dios de Fuego]

Love the RASS, but I am always partial to H. Upmann

 

[Madmidget]

I think I'm leaning towards the RASS. Lots of good things have been said about them, but still eyeballing the Upmann.

 

[br174]

The Upmann should be right on time

 

[bigwhiteash]

If you lean hard enough, maybe you can talk him out of both smokes

 

[Mike33]

I've got an '07 RASS cab I've had two out and I was shocked at how good they were. Very approachable right now. I also have a cab of the Shorts from '06 and while good, they need more time to really shine. They are a great little smoke if you want a little "punch." Oh, and happy B-day!

 

[The Master]

Definitely go for the Corona Major from Upmann. The RASS is a cigar that needs a minimum of 7-10 years before they are smokable. I had a box of 97 RASS that took a full 8 years before they lost the final hints of youthfulness. My box of 99's just got good last summer and are smoking great right now.

 

[Seavita]

Definitely go for the Corona Major from Upmann. The RASS is a cigar that needs a minimum of 7-10 years before they are smokable. I had a box of 97 RASS that took a full 8 years before they lost the final hints of youthfulness. My box of 99's just got good last summer and are smoking great right now.

THat is some serious patience.......so far I have not had a RASS that was not a complete and utter dissapointment.

 

[The Master]

Seavita, it doesn't surprise me about your RASS experiences. They are really bad when they are not aged properly.

 

[Mike33]

Seavita, it doesn't surprise me about your RASS experiences. They are really bad when they are not aged properly.

To each his own, but I've smoked quite a few from my box of '03s and they are still not ready. However, the couple of '07s I have had were really great, much more flavorful and "open" than the '03s. I think RA is one marca that has benefited a lot from the introduction of aged fillers.