Ramon Allones Gigantes

[OpusXKC]

Maker-- Ramon Allones
Name-- Gigantes
Size-- Double Corona
Origin-- ISOM

Before I get into this review I must give a big thanks to Smokyballs for this stick. This is always the best type of Christmas present . Now for the review.

As soon as I was handed this stick I noticed the soft and silky rapper. It was lightly glossed with a delicious and aromatic amount of oil. The form was very uniform with an excellent 3 ring cap to top it all off.

I cut the cigar and gave it a taste and dry draw. A tingle on the lips and earthy tone in the mouth let me know that this smoke would be very pleasing.

After a pre-burn and light the first few puffs reveled a gentle creamy vanilla smoke with tones of white pepper. This complex flavor combined within the first inch to reveal an interesting maturity.

By the one inch mark this cigar let out a buttery smooth pecan smoke that was thick and full. Every puff was slick and flavor full, hearty yet not to strong.

Once the 2nd inch was found an excellent whipped caramel heart just poured out of this smoke and drew me right in. Loving, full, sweet and earthy.

By the half way point I noticed the real ISOM nature starting to poke its head out. A peppery spice that was hinted at near the beginning was now showing up in the cigar.

Somewhere around inch 4 stronger wooden notes emerged with a back of nutmeg spice that just really turned up the experience.

Finally rounding the bend a strong heavy soily, meaty and toasty flavor hit me with an "OH YEA" reaction.

Overall I must say that this is an excellent Double Corona. It is like eating desert first and ending with a steak dinner. I would recommend this cigar to anyone who likes an alluring smoke. I just loved this one.

So, there it is. Not every cigar is good. This one was. Thanks again to Smokyballs for this great smoke.

Smokem' if you gotem'
--OpusXKC--


EDIT : Fixed Smokyballs

 

[Mr Peat]

I remember smoking this spice bomb with a kick in July/August 2002 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It really took me for a ride on an empty stomach and I couldnt finish it at all. But a great review of this cigar. :thumbs: I want to smoke another one cuz now I wonder if the one I had was real young.

 

[outlawsp]

I have to thank Smokey as well for the smoke.
It was another one to check off of the list.
Great review Tony, sounds like you enjoyed it as much as I did.

 

[Smokyballs]

If I could just get them to spell my name right! Glad you guys enjoyed the smokes. Great review Toney

 

[Ginseng]

Thanks for the enticing review. This is one of those big sticks, along with the SLR DC and Partagas Lusi, that I have placed on the "gotta try" list.

Nice way to spread the love, Smokyballs. BTW, I spelled your name correctly. Can I get a Gigantes to try too? :whistling: j/k

WIlkey

 

[The Master]

Excellent review. Rags are my favorite Cuban DC. My 99's just came around last year and are now smoking to perfection. The wrappers are a dark colorado that are veinless and smooth. The complexity of these cigars is amazing.

 

[ML237]

Thanks for the enthraling review yet another famous but rare ISOM giant to check out. Sounds like a true complex powerbomb ... don't know if I am ready for this one. Either way really enjoyed the review.

 

[LC-Smoker]

I guess I have a different opinion of this cigar. I smoked one awhile back and found it rather ordinary.