Ramón Allones · 898
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Ramón Allones 898 ER Alemania 2014 — the German Edición Regional revival of the legendary 6.7 × 43 Lonsdale, limited to 2,000 boxes of 25 for the German market.
The short answer
The Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014 is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Cuban lonsdale with a Cuban wrapper. Expect dark earth, coffee, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Spice
The verdict
The Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014 is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Ramón Allones's 898 line. It's a Cuban lonsdale wrapped in Cuban at 6.7 in × 43.
On the palate, expect dark earth, coffee, and cedar, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with aged rum, german riesling spätlese, and cognac. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
When the German Habanos distributor commissioned a revival of the historic Ramón Allones 898 for 2014, the cigar world paid attention. The original 898 Cabinet Selection had been discontinued around 2002, and its absence had been felt by Lonsdale fans and Ramón Allones collectors alike. The Edición Regional Alemania 2014 brought the vitola back in its classic format: 6.7 inches at 43 ring gauge, limited to just 2,000 numbered boxes of 25.
What it tastes like
The Alemania 2014 carries the same elegant Lonsdale profile that made the original 898 a legend: a cool, focused draw producing concentrated smoke from the narrower ring gauge. Dark earth and cedar anchor the first third, followed by roasted coffee and a warm woody spice that builds steadily through the middle. Aged leather integrates throughout, and the final third delivers a long, dry finish with satisfying depth. This is not a cigar for the impatient — its complexity unfolds gradually and rewards a slow pace.
Regional Edition status
The secondary red-and-silver "Edición Regional Alemania" band distinguishes this revival from the original discontinued production. Boxes were numbered; the 2,000-box release was modest even by regional edition standards. Now over a decade old, well-stored examples will have softened the spice and deepened the coffee and leather characteristics significantly.
The 898 name is a nod to Ramón Allones' legendary contribution to cigar packaging — see the separate 898 Cabinet Selection entry for the full history. Both are full-strength smokes best enjoyed by experienced aficionados. Log vintage details in the Casa DNC app and consult our cigar strength guide if you're approaching the full-strength Cuban world for the first time.
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Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014 — frequently asked
- Is the Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014 a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014?
- The Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014 is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014 taste like?
- Expect dark earth, coffee, and cedar, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014?
- It pairs well with aged rum, german riesling spätlese, and cognac. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Ramón Allones 898 Edición Regional Alemania 2014?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the lonsdale — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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