SuperT Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Vegas Robaina Classicos (FEB98) 6.5" x 42 As far as the VR line, I've only smoked one Unicos and I'm about 2/3 through a box of Famosos. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of those that I've had, but the line is still somewhat unfamiliar to me. This cigar was unbanded and I didn't look up what it was until after I smoked as I didn't want that to influence the flavors I tasted. The cigar felt wonderful in my hand, slightly spongy, but not too soft. Silky smooth wrapper with hardly a vein, milk chocolaty colored (lighter than my box of Famosos), beautiful triple cap. . . I clipped the cigar with my new Xikar Multitool, took a prelight draw (perfect!), toasted the foot and lit 'er up. The initial draw offered an instant sweetness and a titch of spice. Not the spice that I often notice in young cigars, but a sweet spice (cinnamon, cloves, or allspice???). The first third or so offered a continued sweetness (I dare say honey roasted nuts) with a slight citrus notes when exhaled through the nose. This was ever so slight and one of the first times I've noticed citrus in a cigar. The cigar burned razor sharp, never a touch up and burned with a medium grey ash. It offered a perfect draw that was neither too tight nor too loose. As I entered the second 1/3, I tasted flavors of coffee with the sweetness continuing. Almost like a coffee with cream and sugar. It coated my tongue and lingered on in between puffs. As I got in the final 1/3 of the cigar, it seemed to strengthen considerably and notes of cedar became more and more apparent. Each puff produced more cedar and gained in strength. This cigar was exquisite and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 93/100 on my scale. One of the best cigars I've ever had.
idesign Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 » Vegas Robaina Classicos (FEB98) » 6.5" x 42 » » As far as the VR line, I've only smoked one Unicos and I'm about 2/3 » through a box of Famosos. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of those that » I've had, but the line is still somewhat unfamiliar to me. This cigar was » unbanded and I didn't look up what it was until after I smoked as I didn't » want that to influence the flavors I tasted. » » The cigar felt wonderful in my hand, slightly spongy, but not too soft. » Silky smooth wrapper with hardly a vein, milk chocolaty colored (lighter » than my box of Famosos), beautiful triple cap. . . I clipped the cigar » with my new Xikar Multitool, took a prelight draw (perfect!), toasted the » foot and lit 'er up. » » The initial draw offered an instant sweetness and a titch of spice. Not » the spice that I often notice in young cigars, but a sweet spice » (cinnamon, cloves, or allspice???). » » The first third or so offered a continued sweetness (I dare say honey » roasted nuts) with a slight citrus notes when exhaled through the nose. » This was ever so slight and one of the first times I've noticed citrus in » a cigar. » » The cigar burned razor sharp, never a touch up and burned with a medium » grey ash. It offered a perfect draw that was neither too tight nor too » loose. » » As I entered the second 1/3, I tasted flavors of coffee with the sweetness » continuing. Almost like a coffee with cream and sugar. It coated my tongue » and lingered on in between puffs. » » As I got in the final 1/3 of the cigar, it seemed to strengthen » considerably and notes of cedar became more and more apparent. Each puff » produced more cedar and gained in strength. » » This cigar was exquisite and I thoroughly enjoyed it. » » 93/100 on my scale. One of the best cigars I've ever had. I've smoked one from a 2000 box. Seemed pretty mild (not in a bad way), with light tea flavors and a bit of sweet spice.....
Ginseng Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Very nice review...and quite similar to my experience with the Familiars. Great little smokes that pack a lot of solid tobacco flavor in a great-handling size. I love 'em. Wilkey
The Privateer Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Nice review, thanks! Sounds delicious...try the aged Famosos if you have the chance, they are great too.
pizzabob Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 » Vegas Robaina Classicos (FEB98) » 6.5" x 42 » » Gentleman, where can a regular ol' joe like myself FIND an aged box of these '98s? I am a lover of the VR line & that review almost gave me a lil chubby. ( no, I already asked Rob, hes got some '03s or 4s ) whew, I need a smoke!:-P
habanohal Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 » » Vegas Robaina Classicos (FEB98) » » 6.5" x 42 » » » » » » Gentleman, where can a regular ol' joe like myself FIND an aged box of » these '98s? I am a lover of the VR line & that review almost gave me a » lil chubby. » ( no, I already asked Rob, hes got some '03s or 4s ) » » whew, I need a smoke!:-P Wish I knew..... But I did just open my box of 04s'..... Tried the 1st one and it was a sweet treat, until the last 3rd which got very tarry and harsh. I will try them again in a few months
El Presidente Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 I am a huge lover of Vegas Robaina and the Classico. Along with the Sancho Panza Molino it is my favourite Lonsdale. Excellent review
Girardian Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Great review! Always good to be reminded of the good cigars out there. Too many cigars ... too little time.
shrink Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Vegas Robaina Classicos (FEB98) Thanks for the review, SuperT! I love this cigar.
Mikey Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Love 'em!Great review....makes me want to go light one of those up!
pittesq Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 » Love 'em!Great review....makes me want to go light one of those up! » i Hear ya!
cigardawg Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 My experience with Vegas Robaina has been limited to Famosos and Unicos, both from 2004. However, it has been a favorable experience. These are on my must buy list...just not at the top yet.
Mel Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 » Great review! Always good to be reminded of the good cigars out there. » Too many cigars ... too little time. Too little money also. I like the familares, unico and DA.
Smokiethebear Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 » Vegas Robaina Classicos (FEB98) » 6.5" x 42 » » As far as the VR line, I've only smoked one Unicos and I'm about 2/3 » through a box of Famosos. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of those that » I've had, but the line is still somewhat unfamiliar to me. This cigar was » unbanded and I didn't look up what it was until after I smoked as I didn't » want that to influence the flavors I tasted. » » The cigar felt wonderful in my hand, slightly spongy, but not too soft. » Silky smooth wrapper with hardly a vein, milk chocolaty colored (lighter » than my box of Famosos), beautiful triple cap. . . I clipped the cigar » with my new Xikar Multitool, took a prelight draw (perfect!), toasted the » foot and lit 'er up. » » The initial draw offered an instant sweetness and a titch of spice. Not » the spice that I often notice in young cigars, but a sweet spice » (cinnamon, cloves, or allspice???). » » The first third or so offered a continued sweetness (I dare say honey » roasted nuts) with a slight citrus notes when exhaled through the nose. » This was ever so slight and one of the first times I've noticed citrus in » a cigar. » » The cigar burned razor sharp, never a touch up and burned with a medium » grey ash. It offered a perfect draw that was neither too tight nor too » loose. » » As I entered the second 1/3, I tasted flavors of coffee with the sweetness » continuing. Almost like a coffee with cream and sugar. It coated my tongue » and lingered on in between puffs. » » As I got in the final 1/3 of the cigar, it seemed to strengthen » considerably and notes of cedar became more and more apparent. Each puff » produced more cedar and gained in strength. » » This cigar was exquisite and I thoroughly enjoyed it. » » 93/100 on my scale. One of the best cigars I've ever had. Excellent reivew, really captures the VR profile. These have made their way in to my top 3 Marcas. I may have to light one up now!
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