Origin : Cuba Format : Grand Corona Size : 114 x 19 mm (5.3 x 47) Ring : 47 Released in : 2015 Hand-Made Price : ~$20 each
The Ramon Allones Club Allones was released in 2015 as a limited edition by Habanos S.A. I heard a lot of great things about this cigar, so I was excited to give it a try. How did it measure up? Well … honestly it wasn’t quite what I hoped it would be. Read on to find out what my experience was like.
By El Humo De Los Dioses in Ramon Allones on Jul 7th, 16
Origin : Cuba Format : Robusto Size : 124 x 19.84 mm (4 7/8 x 50) Ring : 50 Box code : ULA Jun14 Hand-Made Price : ~$550 USD / 50 cigars
As of late, I had taken a bit of a break in reviewing some of the vast array of offerings that had recently hit the market. I even went as far as to branch off into some of the supposed finer Dominican and Nicaraguan sticks that were more readily available in my homeland. I had reviewed a Davidoff Chateau Margaux 1986 this past spring—a delightfully orgasmic Cuban smoke – here on Cigar Inspector and thought that there were no further mountains to climb, nor seas to sail; as that smoke was as technically perfect as they come –bar none.
Oh, how I was wrong… DEAD WRONG. I had reviewed the Ramon Allones 225th Anniversary stick here last fall, and proceeded to drain my favorite tobacconist’s stock of every box he could get his hands on. It would appear that I now have a new target in my sights to scarf up—-evil grin—-. Before I get into the meat of the review, I want to disclose that I tried every trick I knew to get this smoke to fail. I tried to light it unevenly, smoke it too fast, smoke it too slow, clip it incorrectly, and even let it douse itself and then relit it multiple times. Nothing I did caused this stick to fail—NOTHING. This is going to be a glowing review. This manufacturer has garnered very little notoriety and respect in our hobby, and I certainly hope that changes. They have earned it in my book.
By El Humo De Los Dioses in Ramon Allones on Oct 14th, 15
Origin : Cuba Format : Gorditos / Robusto Extra Size : 141 x 19.84 mm (5.6 x 50) Released in : 2015 Box code : MUR FEB 13 (box number 1576/2000) Hand-Made Price : $900 for a box of 25
I can sum up this review in four words, but since this is a family friendly site, I shall use only their acronym — O M F G. I had my trusty tobacconist search for an out of the ordinary stick that was not widely distributed, and that did not cost a small fortune to purchase. He hit the mark on both counts with this one. It is without doubt in my mind, a STELLAR robusto, despite its young age and recent release this past spring. This smoke does not greet you with a warm “Hello”, but greets you at the door after a long day’s hard work wearing nothing but a smile with a spatula in its hand and asks you, “Hey stranger, want to flip my pancakes??“ There is a reason why this company (Hunters & Frankau – importer of Cuban cigars into the UK) has been around for 225 years, and this release is a prime example.
Origin : Cuba Format : Petit Robusto Size : 102 x 20 mm (4 x 50) Ring : 50 Released in : 2013 Hand-Made Price : ~9 EUR each
Ramon Allones is a brand we see quite a lot when it comes to regional releases. On October 25th, 2013, the Netherlands was granted a Petit Robusto called the Specially Selected Robusto Corto. This was a limited edition with just 2,000 slide-lid cabinets produced, each containing 25 stogies. Price is quite reasonable; if you can get your hands on one of these, you’ll pay about 9 EUR per cigar.
I bought my sampler in Amsterdam quite some time ago, let’s see what these 14 months in humi did to this smoke.
Origin : Cuba Format : Robusto Extra Size : 155 x 20 mm (6.1 x 50) Ring : 50 Released in : 2007 & 2008 Hand-Made Price : 13.50 EUR each
This guest review comes courtesy of our friend Nick, a.k.a. @wristriction. Enjoy!
The Ramon Allones Gran Robusto Exclusivo Benelux (yes that’s a mouthful) is a Robusto Extra Vitola originally released in 2007 in a rather exclusive quantity. Six hundred numbered boxes containing 25 cigars and 204 numbered cabinets containing 50 cigars for a total of 25,200 cigars were made available for the Benelux market. These first samples proved to be such a success that Ramon Allones decided to repeat the feat by re-releasing the cigar in 2008 on rather generous terms: 1,400 boxes of 25 and 600 Cabinets of 50 cigars (65,000 cigars in 2008) flooded the market. A lot of the cigars are still out there and a trip to my regular cigar supplier (Le Roi Du Cigare, Koningstraat 25, 1000 Brussels) proved ample supply. Not that its availability detracts from its appeal, but let’s say that I’m a sucker for everything exclusive. After purchase these cigars have been sitting another 6 months in my humidor at 72% humidity.
Origin : Cuba Format : Grand Corona Size : 143 x 18.26 mm (5.6 x 46) Ring : 46 Wrapper, Binder, Filler : Cuban Hand-Made Price : $15+- each
If I am not mistaken, the La Casa Del Habanos exclusive releases were started in 2004 and this is the 6th one of the series. There were originally 5,000 unnumbered boxes produced but I am sure they rolled another batch of these as they are quite popular. I am a big fan of the Ramon Allones marca and of the grand corona vitola. It was only right for me to do a review of this cigar.
Origin : Cuba Format : Robusto Size : 124 x 19.84 mm (4 7/8 x 50) Ring : 50 Weight : 11.66 g Hand-Made Price : $230 for a box of 25
I bought of box of Ramon Allones Specially Selected back in July 2010 on the advice of a friend. I smoked a few when they were very young and gifted a couple others. I set aside 15 for the sole purpose of aging them. They were fantastic when I bought them so I was really looking forward to tasting them after two years in my humidor. Robustos are generally my preferred vitola so I was eager to have a go. Short and sweet, before I get into the review let me tell you that I was absolutely floored with this cigar and I will not hesitate in buying more.
Origin : Cuba Format : Corona Size : 143 x 17.07 mm (5.6 x 44) Ring : 44 2 cigars smoked for the review Hand-Made Price : ~$13 each
The Ramon Allones “Allones Extra” is part of the 2011 Limited Edition collection by Habanos S.A, and was the first Ramon Allones Edicion Limitada cigar since that brand’s inception in 1837. The band on the cigar is a historic one, which contributes to the collectible status of the cigar. The wrapper, binder, and filler have all been made out of aged Cuban tobacco leaves from Vuelta Abajo. The Ramon Allones “Allones Extra” is widely regarded as a top notch cigar, and it’s easy to see why.
