HopeUgood Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Curious if anyone can offer some insight into these three cigars and their differences or similarities? I have not tried any of them, but I do enjoy the Trini Reyes, Coloniales, and Fundies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I think the Topes and the Esmeralda are the closest to each other. I've had better results with the Topes personally but they're quite similar. The Vigia is much fuller to my taste and probably a bit stronger, a little punchier. I haven't had one in quite a while since I was running into serious consistency issues with them around 17-18. Kind of walked away. But I hear they've been performing better lately. Blend wise, I think the Vigia is more my style. But if you like true medium or a tad under the Topes and Esmeralda are the choice. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBirdman Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 To my taste, the Vigia is the most “Trini” of the bunch and my favorite, but all are good and solid examples of the marca’s DNA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhans Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Personally I find the Vigia a bit too mild and woody for my liking. Media Luna is closest to the Coloniales and has plenty of flavour. Esmeralda for me is a step above and still yet to try the Topes as it’s not really a size I tend to opt for. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Smokin' Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I find the coloniales stronger than the vigia? who knows. I like the Vigia the most. I've only had one esmeralda but it was ok, not great, not bad. haven't had a topes. But I generally can't go wrong with lighting up a coloniales, a vigia, or an esmeralda. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Wow, some are finding the Vigia milder than the Coloniales? I've always found the Coloniales the mildest Trini and Vigia the strongest. Have they lightened up on the Vigia lately? I guess we can just all agree to get some Media Luna which many feel is the best Trini of all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpchips Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Perhaps in the minority here, but I find the Esmereldas (or perhaps the couple I’ve tried) to be fairly mild, not particularly intense in flavor, a bit bland for such a large cigar. Topes had more of a woodier complexion, but overall similar to the Esmerelda. Vigia I find to be closer to the Reyes or Coloniales in terms of Marca DNA. I’d agree with @NSXCIGAR that of the three, strength goes Reyes>Vigia>Coloniales. Haven’t had a fundie or ML (just got a box of ML recently), so we’ll see where it sits for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustavehenne Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, NSXCIGAR said: I think the Topes and the Esmeralda are the closest to each other. I've had better results with the Topes personally but they're quite similar. I second @NSXCIGAR on this and also found the Topes to be better (although I find this head and shoulders better than the Esmerelda). I loved the milk chocolate, light coffee, creamy smoke and put that Topes in my Top 10 of 2021. Can't comment on the Vigia as I've not had one yet but if NSX reckons these are punchier than the Topes/Esmerelda, I'll definitely spring for a box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Shrimpchips said: I’d agree with @NSXCIGAR that of the three, strength goes Reyes>Vigia>Coloniales I'd have to go Vigia>Reyes>Fundy>ML>Topes>Coloniales>Esmeralda. 7 minutes ago, stevenhaugen said: and also found the Topes to be better (although I find this head and shoulders better than the Esmerelda). I might have just gotten some good Esmeraldas. I'm aware there seems to be a lot of inconsistency with them and the Topes always seems to be a consistent performer. But as you, I do prefer the blend of the Topes. As far as the Vigia, at least the last time I had one around 18 they were pretty full. But if people are saying they're lighter than the Coloniales, well, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle john touch of grey Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Vigia and Media Luna are two of my favourite sticks right now. Media Luna is a bit stronger in my opinion but both are excellent, consistent and great sticks over all. I've probably smoked 10 Vigias and 5 Media Lunas in the last month. Never any draw issues and always consistent. I have boxes of the Topes, Esmereldas and Coniales on the way so I'll report back once I try them all! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustavehenne Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said: I'd have to go Vigia>Reyes>Fundy>ML>Topes>Coloniales>Esmeralda. I might have just gotten some good Esmeraldas. I'm aware there seems to be a lot of inconsistency with them and the Topes always seems to be a consistent performer. But as you, I do prefer the blend of the Topes. As far as the Vigia, at least the last time I had one around 18 they were pretty full. But if people are saying they're lighter than the Coloniales, well, I don't know. I should add I only smoked two of the Esmerelda's and they were nice, but the Topes just sung to me... I was out walking the dog, it was a great day and it left me with the feeling that I just needed to have another. Going to let the Esmerelda's rest and see if they also sing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edicion Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I find the Vigias are light to medium body with full flavor. The Esmeraldas, medium body with medium flavor. The Media Luna, full body, full flavor. I've only had one Topes, and it was medium body with medium flavor, much like an Esmeralda. In terms of blend preference, I do like them all but if they made the Media Luna in a Esmeraldas size, that would be an ideal cigar for me. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SigmundChurchill Posted October 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2021 I have smoked through many boxes of each of these, except the Topes, which I have only smoked through maybe 4 or 5 boxes. In those 4 or 5 boxes of Topes, I have not been wowed by any of them. I don't really get it because the Esmeraldas are one of my favorite cigars, and the Media Lunas are not far behind the Esmeraldas in the flavor department. But for whatever reason, the Topes lack the flavor of the other two, and just taste like burnt tobacco to me. Before the creation of the new 3 Trinidads, I smoked the Vigias fairly often. Love the flavor of these cigars, but the size is not ideal for me. The are short and really fat, so they burn hot and fast, and often, just as they are starting to get amazing, you are already at the nub. Again, love the flavor, but they really should be longer than they are. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I love the Esmeralda and media Luna. I had a ML the other day and I must say, it beat the previous Esmeralda I smoked. The Vigia are very good too, but I find them to have a pretty open draw and burn hot. For me it’s Esmeralda >ML (not too far behind)> vigia. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshot Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I like Vigia and Esmeraldas for different reasons "time". I've had a few topes but they didn't do anything for me. The Vigia is short, creamy but out way too fast for it's a nice lunch afternoon smoke for me but I'm sub an hour with it smoking it pretty slow. Esmeraldas for me is the best of the bunch. Cream/Vanilla flavors & great draw on most. If I have an hour plus to spend this is the Trinidad I reach for. Side Rant: I just really wish they'd sell these in 25's instead of 12's. I'm not sure why they do but it would make life a lot easier. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: I'd have to go Vigia>Reyes>Fundy>ML>Topes>Coloniales>Esmeralda. I agree with this for the most part if it's in terms of strength (never had a Topes.though so I don't know about that) but would put Fundy last. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 36 minutes ago, Bijan said: I agree with this for the most part if it's in terms of strength (never had a Topes.though so I don't know about that) but would put Fundy last. I should definitely have put the ML before the Fundy but I think the Fundys are a little fuller than the Coloniales, possibly just because there's more building towards the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said: I should definitely have put the ML before the Fundy but I think the Fundys are a little fuller than the Coloniales, possibly just because there's more building towards the end. Yes that's fair. I think the strength of a cigar on first lighting it leaves the greatest impression on me, so it's hard for me to think of most long cigars as strong since they start out so weak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeUgood Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 7 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said: I have smoked through many boxes of each of these, except the Topes, which I have only smoked through maybe 4 or 5 boxes. In those 4 or 5 boxes of Topes, I have not been wowed by any of them. I don't really get it because the Esmeraldas are one of my favorite cigars, and the Media Lunas are not far behind the Esmeraldas in the flavor department. But for whatever reason, the Topes lack the flavor of the other two, and just taste like burnt tobacco to me. Before the creation of the new 3 Trinidads, I smoked the Vigias fairly often. Love the flavor of these cigars, but the size is not ideal for me. The are short and really fat, so they burn hot and fast, and often, just as they are starting to get amazing, you are already at the nub. Again, love the flavor, but they really should be longer than they are. Awesome, thank you.... and can I come over 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigmundChurchill Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, HopeUgood said: Awesome, thank you.... and can I come over 😄 Sure. I am only 4 streets away from you. From SF, take Route 80. After about 2,900 miles, you will see a sign for Route 280 toward the Lincoln Tunnel. Go to the second exit. Take that road about 2 miles to my street. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeUgood Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, SigmundChurchill said: Sure. I am only 4 streets away from you. From SF, take Route 80. After about 2,900 miles, you will see a sign for Route 280 toward the Lincoln Tunnel. Go to the second exit. Take that road about 2 miles to my street. See you in 3 days (if I don't get pulled over for driving 100 mph) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tstew75 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Lord Verulam said: Vigia all day …..not even a question …I’ve smoked many vigia, esmeralda, topes, media Luna ….Vigia blend is by far the most satisfying to me ….media Luna just not ready, esmy is amazing but a tad mild, topes not ready either …..you can get vigia 12s for damn near $100 cheaper than esmy/topes…..all round vigia Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This. I've been stacking MAR-coded Vigia boxes for around $200. Pure Trini class & DNA. Also the 19 Pinar del Rio coded boxes are already smoking lights out. Topes sizing is a lil obnoxious to me, the others are just simply overpriced IMO Also, why are Fundys so weak in the past few years? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digi Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Tstew75 said: This. I've been stacking MAR-coded Vigia boxes for around $200. Have you noticed a significant difference in the MAR coded versus others? I have two boxes - ARS NOV 17 and RAG NOV 17 and don't like either. Profile in both boxes is rather flat, quite dry. I'd say both boxes are underfilled as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tstew75 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 48 minutes ago, Digi said: Have you noticed a significant difference in the MAR coded versus others? I have two boxes - ARS NOV 17 and RAG NOV 17 and don't like either. Profile in both boxes is rather flat, quite dry. I'd say both boxes are underfilled as well. Can't say I can speak to differences b/w MAR & other codes, as current MAR are 20 & other codes I own/have smoked are 19s. One thing i will say about Laguito...they get & use the best wrapper leaf. I'll post some pics of boxes when I get home Sat- they blind you with perfect shade & oily sheen (attributes not regularly seen in Pinar boxes). As to the 17s you smoked, many reg-prod sticks from that vintage are quite weak. I'd chalk it up to being 17, not being Vigia. Vigias weren't released until 2014...If you think about it, they prob had great leaf in 14, then had to follow those with 3 not so great years, 15/16/17. Vigia really started to hit stride in 18, and continued with brilliant 19/20s, IMO 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 This. I've been stacking MAR-coded Vigia boxes for around $200. Pure Trini class & DNA. Also the 19 Pinar del Rio coded boxes are already smoking lights out. Topes sizing is a lil obnoxious to me, the others are just simply overpriced IMO Also, why are Fundys so weak in the past few years? ML cheaper than 200, and to me, smoke longer than the Vigia. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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