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So a conversation started about the RG Slenderellas this becoming rare & as VTG pointed out, rather unusual cigar on another thread & as it's a particular fav of mine I thought I would open it up.
The vitola size is Panetelas Largas at 28R x 6 7/8, which I believe makes it the longest skinnest Havana post Rev (haven't got my MRN here to confirm that but pretty sure). Discontinued in 2006 & to be honest, only surprised it didn't disappear in the bigger 2002 cull, if not even earlier, as long & skinny have been out of favour for a while. Probably every since Davidoff got the world smoking robustos.
As mentioned there are still a few boxes about, I think it's a cigar many would like to try but few would want to buy a whole box just to try one. This format is not unique in the Havana range, the most well known is the la Gloria Cubana Series D'Or No3.LGC.No3.2010.05.21_1407.jpg This is a delicate & fine smoke in it's own right & smokable down to band width LGC.No3.2010.05.12_1412.jpg but when I say I have smoked x3 more Slendy's to No3's, you'll see where my heart is. To get that figure I have just checked my notes & noted that I have given 88 to the No3 & 87 to the Slendy, the difference was a point less on the draw of the Slendy (proving your right as usual Puff
) still I would say I fav the flavour of the Slendy over the No3, although I have given them both the same score. Luckily our memories can be more discerning than a mere 100point scale.
Two others still available at auctions ect are the ERDM Elegantes, discontinued '02 & the Panetelas Largas, discontinued 90's. ERDM.PL.2011.07.058.jpgThe former usually commanding a higher price, although people I have spoken to, say they are effectively the same cigar. I once bid on a box of Davidoff Elegentes but glad to say I didn't outbid that buyer! I brought a box of the P.L. at Mitch's auction & spilt them. These were from the 70's & are similar to the ERDM DT's '90's but of course last twice as long! I gve these a 89pts score & would say they beat the other two when this well aged (a renowed ERDM trait) but were also nearly twice as expensive at E20 a pop.ERDM.PL.2011.08.25.IMG_1606.jpg
The secret as MRN readers will know, is to smoke these as slowly as you can, whilst managing to keep them lit. Because of the narrow gauge they are prone to tight draws but keep them dry boxes for a few days helps. I have a humi which I keep around 63-64% where I keep my slim sticks. I prefer these on warm to very warm sunny days, find a sun trap, where the wind won't whip away the delicate aroma & smoke, so you can surround yourself in their delicate but notable flav.s The note I look for in the Slendys is a gingerbread, spicy flav, although not always picked up, when it does it's a real treat. The No3 is floral & the PL ias the highest scoring ERDM I had had the pleasure of trying (just as well at that price) is simply distinguished & more suited to a couple glasses of champers.
VTG , this vitola is, as you suggested ideal with a couple of cups of coffee. The Cohiba cupRG.Slendy.2010.05.24_1417.jpg (last ones sold before they became illegal in the 'free' country of ours) is optional but I find the Cubita coffee a perect match. ERDM.PL.2011.08.25.IMG_1606.jpgThe Slendy is the one cigar I have successfully paired with tea (Earl Grey), so useful for fishing when I have to drive home.RG.Slendy.2009.09.10._0983.jpg
Some think these cigars, shall l say, a little less masculine than the thicker gauges but I find you can either carry it off or can't.Avatar.SimonB.2008.JPG RG.Sleni.2011.05.06_004.jpgIRG.Slendy.06.06.2007E_0378.jpg would urge all members to try a variety of ring gauges, it really does make a big difference in the delivery of the flav. Trying one of these may be a challenge but if you feel a little daunted, try the fatter Hoyo du Gourmet first. At 33x 6 3/4" it'll help you refine your technique for one of the finer smokes in life. Hoyo.Gourmet.2013.04.14.SAM_0390.jpg
The vitola size is Panetelas Largas at 28R x 6 7/8, which I believe makes it the longest skinnest Havana post Rev (haven't got my MRN here to confirm that but pretty sure). Discontinued in 2006 & to be honest, only surprised it didn't disappear in the bigger 2002 cull, if not even earlier, as long & skinny have been out of favour for a while. Probably every since Davidoff got the world smoking robustos.
As mentioned there are still a few boxes about, I think it's a cigar many would like to try but few would want to buy a whole box just to try one. This format is not unique in the Havana range, the most well known is the la Gloria Cubana Series D'Or No3.LGC.No3.2010.05.21_1407.jpg This is a delicate & fine smoke in it's own right & smokable down to band width LGC.No3.2010.05.12_1412.jpg but when I say I have smoked x3 more Slendy's to No3's, you'll see where my heart is. To get that figure I have just checked my notes & noted that I have given 88 to the No3 & 87 to the Slendy, the difference was a point less on the draw of the Slendy (proving your right as usual Puff
) still I would say I fav the flavour of the Slendy over the No3, although I have given them both the same score. Luckily our memories can be more discerning than a mere 100point scale.Two others still available at auctions ect are the ERDM Elegantes, discontinued '02 & the Panetelas Largas, discontinued 90's. ERDM.PL.2011.07.058.jpgThe former usually commanding a higher price, although people I have spoken to, say they are effectively the same cigar. I once bid on a box of Davidoff Elegentes but glad to say I didn't outbid that buyer! I brought a box of the P.L. at Mitch's auction & spilt them. These were from the 70's & are similar to the ERDM DT's '90's but of course last twice as long! I gve these a 89pts score & would say they beat the other two when this well aged (a renowed ERDM trait) but were also nearly twice as expensive at E20 a pop.ERDM.PL.2011.08.25.IMG_1606.jpg
The secret as MRN readers will know, is to smoke these as slowly as you can, whilst managing to keep them lit. Because of the narrow gauge they are prone to tight draws but keep them dry boxes for a few days helps. I have a humi which I keep around 63-64% where I keep my slim sticks. I prefer these on warm to very warm sunny days, find a sun trap, where the wind won't whip away the delicate aroma & smoke, so you can surround yourself in their delicate but notable flav.s The note I look for in the Slendys is a gingerbread, spicy flav, although not always picked up, when it does it's a real treat. The No3 is floral & the PL ias the highest scoring ERDM I had had the pleasure of trying (just as well at that price) is simply distinguished & more suited to a couple glasses of champers.
VTG , this vitola is, as you suggested ideal with a couple of cups of coffee. The Cohiba cupRG.Slendy.2010.05.24_1417.jpg (last ones sold before they became illegal in the 'free' country of ours) is optional but I find the Cubita coffee a perect match. ERDM.PL.2011.08.25.IMG_1606.jpgThe Slendy is the one cigar I have successfully paired with tea (Earl Grey), so useful for fishing when I have to drive home.RG.Slendy.2009.09.10._0983.jpg
Some think these cigars, shall l say, a little less masculine than the thicker gauges but I find you can either carry it off or can't.Avatar.SimonB.2008.JPG RG.Sleni.2011.05.06_004.jpgIRG.Slendy.06.06.2007E_0378.jpg would urge all members to try a variety of ring gauges, it really does make a big difference in the delivery of the flav. Trying one of these may be a challenge but if you feel a little daunted, try the fatter Hoyo du Gourmet first. At 33x 6 3/4" it'll help you refine your technique for one of the finer smokes in life. Hoyo.Gourmet.2013.04.14.SAM_0390.jpg
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