El Presidente Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I haven't seen or tasted the new Trinidad Vigia as yet. Hasn't hit our shores. For those that have tasted them, can you fill us in on your experience, flavour profile etc of this petit Robusto? A pic maybe as well. Much appreciated
monkey66 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Just smoked one. Not bad at all. Still young and fresh off the boat but it appears the blend is good. Nice wrappers and construction. Enjoyed the vitola more than I expected. Box worthy for me.
CanuckSARTech Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Tom says they've got them at the LCDH Toronto, and I was supposed to pop in there last weekend to pick a few up but my scheduling changed. Looking forward to getting some soon to give them a go. Lord knows that Trinidad badly needs some love and a bit of a boost, but I don't think Trinidad fans have many high hopes (considering H S.A.'s past actions on the Robustos T and the Robusto Extras, as well as the extremely sub-par production quality in recent years).
Popular Post Strada Posted January 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted January 9, 2015 I tried both the festival and current release(we've had them for about a week and change LCDH Mtl). They are equally as good. To my palate, it has depth and character that I find in Trinidads usually. Some churned honey flavors with a sweetness like baked goods and a medium to medium full body Very good release and so far I am as enthusiastic about these as when the Connie A came out! Pricing is also good... 5
shlomo Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Pricing is good? Stop it! Its a tiny, fat cigar (oh joy) for two Jacksons!!
Strada Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Pricing is good? Stop it! Its a tiny, fat cigar (oh joy) for two Jacksons!!Keeping in mind canadian taxes and compare to what the Robusto were selling here, yes! 2
tmac77 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I tried a couple of these in Havana in Nov. and have had a couple since then. As noted above, they are available at LCDH in both Toronto and Montreal. An excellent cigar reminiscent of some great boxes of Robusto T's that I have had in the past. My only questions is why discontinue the Robusto T and then replace it with a short and stubby, 1
finecigar Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Can't wait to taste! I also wonder about those tubos on this new release when those will appear along with available boxes.
blotto649 Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Anyone know what the price is on the island? I'd like to know this as well - hoping to pick up a box or 2 when I'm there in Feb.
Maplepie Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 My only questions is why discontinue the Robusto T and then replace it with a short and stubby, And the Robusto Extras.....
oliverdst Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Well, Rob has been saying that Trinis for a long time are not worth the coin. Let's hope at least during the release Vigias are better than his brothers.
dangolf18 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Why did Habanos not just keep the Robusto T? . Practically the same cigar.....
Maplepie Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Why did Habanos not just keep the Robusto T? . Practically the same cigar.....Perhaps so they can charge the same amount for adding less tobacco Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk 1
fabes Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Perhaps so they can charge the same amount for adding less tobacco The math would suggest otherwise. Looking at volume of a cylinder ...the vigia is larger. 1
Maplepie Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 The math would suggest otherwise. Looking at volume of a cylinder ...the vigia is larger.Noted. Now I'm confused... (nice that it's larger, though! ) Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk
fabes Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I'm a data ***** and my latest project is comparing rg vs length (perhaps even weight) to see how they all affect smoke duration. And I'm very curious if this is going to be just a shorter Robo-T or what..
CaptainQuintero Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 The tobacco going into Trinidad didn't cost Cuba any more or less than the tobacco going into Cuaba, Monte or RG. Trinidad supposedly failed because due to the pricing it was competing with Cohiba, and losing. They have to fiddle the number and statistics around to lower the price, it's probably bit being over cynical to think that the deletions and new releases for Trinidad is just an exercise in smoke and mirrors.
Lant63 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I think they did it to create a cigar that cohiba could not draw sales from. The Reyes is similar to the siglo 1 The coloniales is similar to a siglo 2/3 The robusto competed with the robusto The robusto extra with the siglo 6 The Fundadores with the Lancero But, now the vigia does not have a major competitor in the premium spectrum. If people want a short and stubby they buy this, nothing else. Sent by telepathic super powers -Stogie Boy 2
sk00ts Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Hopefully they will be available in a week in Cuba. Interested in these bad boys
jedipastor Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Everyone knows these are the Short Robusto Ts that never sold. They just took the EL band off. 1
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