i don't know what the difference is between the reds and the blues, but a pack of reds i had was absolutely WONDERFUL. i had a machine-made isom partage after having a red takoma (about 3 hours later), and honestly they tasted a LOT alike. i was considerably amazed. but one after another, all five were excellent smokes.
now, that said, i bid on these and ended up getting a couple of blue packs -- not good. not good at ALL.
i don't know if the difference was the reds having some age on them or what, but they were outstanding while the smokes from the blue box were pretty crappy.
make of it what you will.