Vegas Robaina Clasico MAU MAR 11 (HBFCRW)

[Bram Smoker]

This is my first time smoking one of these and I'm very excited. Raisin on the draw. What I would call the VR hallmark. Solid sun drenched raisins. 

 

First few puffs were flinty, nice and earthy mineral. Opened up into some strong VR raisin with some almost lavender undertones. Really loving this smoke.

 

Second third moved away from the floral and pushed a wonderful semi-sweet chocolate to the front. The dry bitterness of the chocolate developed beautifully and complimented the ever-present raisin. 

 

Last third was great. Razor burn the whole way, never had to touch up or correct the burn. Chocolate and raisin dissipated into a black licorice and flint as the tar built on the v-cut. These are on-point right now and don't think any more time will be needed. I'm hard pressed to think the remaining nine will make it to the start college football season.

 

Huge thank you to @HarveyBoulevardfor trading with me and allowing me to sample these discontinued VRs. This cigar is a 94 in my mind.

[99call]

Great review......as all lonsdales, I miss these

2 minutes ago, Bram Smoker said:

lavender undertones

I've had this in Dip's before.  specifically beeswax lavender furniture polish

[Bram Smoker]

7 minutes ago, 99call said:

Great review......as all lonsdales, I miss these

I've had this in Dip's before.  specifically beeswax lavender furniture polish

First time I picked up lavender.  Dont know that I can nail the beeswax lavender furniture polish but I'm going to try

[RDB]

Nice review, thanks. And a beautiful looking wrapper on that cigar.

[rcarlson]

Great review. . . and pics.  Relaaaaaxing.  

[Deeg]

2 hours ago, RDB said:

Nice review, thanks. And a beautiful looking wrapper on that cigar.

IMO, when they're right VR has the most visually pleasing wrapper of any CC.

[99call]

10 hours ago, Bram Smoker said:

First time I picked up lavender.  Dont know that I can nail the beeswax lavender furniture polish but I'm going to try

Haha it's a brand called "Pledge" that I think might only be sold on the UK. It's only well ingrained in my head, as it was one of my chores as a kid.

[Chucko8]

Fantastic review and pictures, thanks!

The setting and the wrapper look on point also.