VR Clasicos ECA CCNN (TVQVRW)

[Habana Mike]

This Vegas Robaina Clasicos Cervantes from November 1999 is packed with tobacco introducing a snug but workable draw.

Wrapper is not as dark as I prefer for the VR range though still supple, silky with a bit of light sheen.

They've been aging in my humidor since acquiring them from Gibraltar a few years back. Discontinued in 2012.

Faint cocoa notes pre-light.

First third is medium bodied, medium strength with dry cocoa powder, leather, hint of white pepper.

Burn started out uneven but self-corrected. Razor sharp burn line and solid gray ash with nice striations.

Approaching the mid-point  about 40 minutes in. Smoke production is fairly light due to the snug draw though flavors have strengthened.

Getting some tanginess, coffee. Leather and cream. 20 years have treated these well.

The Clasicos finishes like a well-brewed mocha latte reaching a medium full strength at the end.

90 minute smoke time. Not a bad smoke from the dark years - 91/100, a nubber.

About 1/3 of the box remains.