VR Famoso MCS NOV05

[SmokinLightning]

Vegas Robaina Famoso

MCS NOV05

I've been slowly smoking my way through this box over the last year, never being overwhelmed by them but definately enjoying thier no-nonsense flavor profile and the massive amounts of cool smoke they produce.

This particular example was typical of the whole box, featuring a dark brown, slightly lumpy apperance. Clipping the cap, pre-light draw was all tobacco and pepper in the nose.

Firing it up, and was rewarded with tons of thick dark smoke. I let it sit for a moment to find it's stride. First impressions were earthy and clove, mostly felt through the nose, with a slight touch of sweetness. The ash was a very flaky dark gray that wanted to fall off without the slightest provocation.

Second half settled into a vegetal earthy taste, with undertones of dark bitter chocolate and coffee... nice. Drawing and burn remained perfect, huge volumes of smoke with every puff.

Overall, I enjoy these. Not a lot of WOW factor to them, but a nice consistant smoke that will always have a spot in my humi.

Thanks for reading! ;-)

[Toduce]

» Vegas Robaina Famoso

» MCS NOV05

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» I've been slowly smoking my way through this box over the last year, never

» being overwhelmed by them but definately enjoying thier no-nonsense flavor

» profile and the massive amounts of cool smoke they produce.

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» This particular example was typical of the whole box, featuring a dark

» brown, slightly lumpy apperance. Clipping the cap, pre-light draw was all

» tobacco and pepper in the nose.

»

»

»

» Firing it up, and was rewarded with tons of thick dark smoke. I let it

» sit for a moment to find it's stride. First impressions were earthy and

» clove, mostly felt through the nose, with a slight touch of sweetness.

» The ash was a very flaky dark gray that wanted to fall off without the

» slightest provocation.

»

»

»

» Second half settled into a vegetal earthy taste, with undertones of dark

» bitter chocolate and coffee... nice. Drawing and burn remained perfect,

» huge volumes of smoke with every puff.

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»

»

» Overall, I enjoy these. Not a lot of WOW factor to them, but a nice

» consistant smoke that will always have a spot in my humi.

»

» Thanks for reading! ;-)

Great photos. Shame the cigar did not come out the same.

[Jimmy2]

Look's yummy wish it had a higher rating.

[shrink]

Thanks for calling attention to this excellent cigar. The quality of the tobacco used in all VR's is first rate. IMO, this is a stick that needs several years to fully express itself. When young, it can be peppery but the underlying spices are usually bland. I've had everything from '97's to '06s, and I still have some '03s that are at their peak. When it matures, it is a wonderfully medium-bodied cigar, with straightforward tobacco flavors and just the right amount of spice.

Excellent pix, by the way. The wrapper looks oily in these shots, but I know that sometimes the flash gives that impression.

[marco polo]

Great review/pics, thanks!:-)

[JulietasRomeo]

Excellent Review. I have to agree on the consistency. They are top notch!!!!