Rp Sumatra Do you know it?

Volt · 01-19-2010, 07:59 PM

Ok, another of the discontinued cigars I love. Does anyone know of a similiar smoke? Maybe another sumatra? This is the only one I know of that I have smoked. I find these to be rich in flavor, a sweet type flavor (but not in a sugary sense). Very smooth smoke and easy to snork.

GTsetGO · 01-19-2010, 08:02 PM

check HC in williamsburg. I have had some luck every now and then with them have the RP Sum on the shelf.

neoflex · 01-19-2010, 08:20 PM

I really enjoyed these too and have not found anything that closely matched the profile of the Edge Sumatras. Holts use to still have them in stock up until about 6 months ago and sadly I procrastinated on pulling the trigger for a box and now I am SOL. Hell, if you could find a box I would be willing to do a split with ya!

Volt · 01-19-2010, 08:24 PM

I have learned the hard way, when they are discontinued you do not pass them up. Buy all you can afford at the moment. If I spot some I'll PM you. One reason I'm asking about others is to get a jump on something similiar. Cuts down on the anguish of losing another line.

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I really enjoyed these too and have not found anything that closely matched the profile of the Edge Sumatras. Holts use to still have them in stock up until about 6 months ago and sadly I procrastinated on pulling the trigger for a box and now I am SOL. Hell, if you could find a box I would be willing to do a split with ya!

Smokin Gator · 01-19-2010, 08:22 PM

Try the RP Renaissance. I especially like the toro (I think that is what they call it)!!

01-19-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Try the RP Renaissance. I especially like the toro (I think that is what they call it)!!

The RP Renaissance is the same smoke as the Edge Sumatra, except for the fact that the blends come from different years (according to Jamei). Also the RP summer 2008 is a Sumatran wrapper from Rocky although I'm not nearly as fond of it, I do like the Renaissance quite a bit.

Ratters · 01-19-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Uflbassin

The RP Renaissance is the same smoke as the Edge Sumatra, except for the fact that the blends come from different years (according to Jamei). Also the RP summer 2008 is a Sumatran wrapper from Rocky although I'm not nearly as fond of it, I do like the Renaissance quite a bit.

That's what the word was out of the Rocky camp, but having smoked both of them, they aren't even really close to the same. IMHO.

Skywalker · 01-21-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

That's what the word was out of the Rocky camp, but having smoked both of them, they aren't even really close to the same. IMHO.

I have two Edge Sumatra left in my humidor... These are going to be for special occasions!!!

Volt · 01-20-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Uflbassin

The RP Renaissance is the same smoke as the Edge Sumatra, except for the fact that the blends come from different years (according to Jamei). Also the RP summer 2008 is a Sumatran wrapper from Rocky although I'm not nearly as fond of it, I do like the Renaissance quite a bit.

Good to know. I'll hunt one down to try. Which then makes you ask, why screw with the name if it's the same blend? Most companies pay millions to get brand recognition. Once something is know for being a good product why take a chance on losing the customer base with a name change?

Starscream · 01-20-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Uflbassin

The RP Renaissance is the same smoke as the Edge Sumatra, except for the fact that the blends come from different years (according to Jamei). Also the RP summer 2008 is a Sumatran wrapper from Rocky although I'm not nearly as fond of it, I do like the Renaissance quite a bit.

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Originally Posted by Ratters

That's what the word was out of the Rocky camp, but having smoked both of them, they aren't even really close to the same. IMHO.

It's been so long since I've had an Edge Sumatra that I'm not even sure if I could tell if it was the same smoke or not. I do remember that the Edge Sumatra was one of my favorite smokes when they were around.

rizzle · 01-20-2010, 01:44 PM

The Cubaos have a Sumatra wrapper. Their lancero is one of my favorite smokes.

BlackIrish · 01-19-2010, 08:26 PM

These are great smokes. PM sent.

tenbaseg · 01-19-2010, 08:58 PM

I'm not 100% if these are the original blend(or if there is even a variant) but this shop always has them in stock.

http://www.smokeinn.com/eshop/RP-edg...ra-cigars.html

Ratters · 01-19-2010, 09:15 PM

Yep, they had Rocky do a run for them. I bought a box but haven't tried one yet. I absolutely love the Sumatra, have only one left of my old supply, maybe I'll break into the box and see how the Smoke Inn ones are. BTW, Smoke Inn is a great shop, they gave me a personal letter and some free swagg with my order. Great peeps.

Giant & 49er Fan · 01-20-2010, 01:48 PM

Renaissance is the same blend and now features the same priming of the dark sumatra wrapper. Rocky is known for using Sumatra...

RP Sungrown (Sungrown Sumatra)
1992 Vintage (Shade Grown Sumatra Aged 10 years)
Decade (Dark Sumatra)
09 Spring Collection (Light Sumatra)
Renaissance (Dark Sumatra)

Volt · 01-20-2010, 01:56 PM

I haven't tried the SG and Renaissance. I have not had much luck with enjoying the RP cigars I have tried except the Sumatra and the Rosado (which I haven't seen locally in a long time). I think I have the the above two local and will hunt them down. Just something about the Edge Sumatra after about a 1/8" it settles in and just becomes tasty. Not very complex with changes, but a solid smoke that isn't harsh or bitter.

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Originally Posted by RPguy

Renaissance is the same blend and now features the same priming of the dark sumatra wrapper. Rocky is known for using Sumatra...

RP Sungrown (Sungrown Sumatra)
1992 Vintage (Shade Grown Sumatra Aged 10 years)
Decade (Dark Sumatra)
09 Spring Collection (Light Sumatra)
Renaissance (Dark Sumatra)

Dunkel · 01-20-2010, 04:40 PM

I've never had a RP Edge Sumatra, but I know that the Renaissance is a great smoke!

Gonesledn · 01-21-2010, 10:47 AM

i bought a bunch from my local a while back for some guys on here. last time i was in there she still had some. i belive they were around 6$ singles. shoot me a email or pm if you would like me to check

wes
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01-19-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Rp Sumatra Do you know it? Ok, another of the discontinued cigars I love. Does anyone know of a similiar smoke? Maybe another sumatra? This is the only one I know of that I have smoked. I find these to be rich in flavor, a sweet type flavor (but not in a sugary sense). Very smooth smoke and easy to snork. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

01-19-2010, 08:02 PM	#2
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? check HC in williamsburg. I have had some luck every now and then with them have the RP Sum on the shelf. __________________ Modded Mustangs

01-19-2010, 08:20 PM	#3
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? I really enjoyed these too and have not found anything that closely matched the profile of the Edge Sumatras. Holts use to still have them in stock up until about 6 months ago and sadly I procrastinated on pulling the trigger for a box and now I am SOL. Hell, if you could find a box I would be willing to do a split with ya! __________________

01-19-2010, 08:22 PM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? Try the RP Renaissance. I especially like the toro (I think that is what they call it)!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-20-2010, 01:44 PM	#11
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? The Cubaos have a Sumatra wrapper. Their lancero is one of my favorite smokes.

01-19-2010, 08:26 PM	#12
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? These are great smokes. PM sent. __________________

01-19-2010, 08:58 PM	#13
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? I'm not 100% if these are the original blend(or if there is even a variant) but this shop always has them in stock. http://www.smokeinn.com/eshop/RP-edg...ra-cigars.html

01-19-2010, 09:15 PM	#14
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? Yep, they had Rocky do a run for them. I bought a box but haven't tried one yet. I absolutely love the Sumatra, have only one left of my old supply, maybe I'll break into the box and see how the Smoke Inn ones are. BTW, Smoke Inn is a great shop, they gave me a personal letter and some free swagg with my order. Great peeps.

01-20-2010, 01:48 PM	#15
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? Renaissance is the same blend and now features the same priming of the dark sumatra wrapper. Rocky is known for using Sumatra... RP Sungrown (Sungrown Sumatra) 1992 Vintage (Shade Grown Sumatra Aged 10 years) Decade (Dark Sumatra) 09 Spring Collection (Light Sumatra) Renaissance (Dark Sumatra) __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

01-20-2010, 04:40 PM	#17
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? I've never had a RP Edge Sumatra, but I know that the Renaissance is a great smoke! __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

01-21-2010, 10:47 AM	#18
Gonesledn making trails Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Wes Location: South Burbs Chicago Posts: 547 Trading: (31)	Re: Rp Sumatra Do you know it? i bought a bunch from my local a while back for some guys on here. last time i was in there she still had some. i belive they were around 6$ singles. shoot me a email or pm if you would like me to check wes floorsforme at comcast.net