GP012 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 VR Maestro Spanish RE - 141 mm x 50 Mid 07 (box code unknown off hand) Drink: HC7 neat, many thanks to a French err German friend. Earth at cold, medium draw. Triple cap is bit loose, and slightly underfilled directly beneath the RE band. Good construction otherwise. First third: Maintains earth throughout, with a creamy bean struggling to come to the surface. Plenty of thick smoke, but an uneven burn. Ran on me a few times, especially up the back. Second third: Still earthy, and still having problems with the burn. Last third: Starts to shine, earth calms down and the smooth creamy bean flavor beings to pick up. Does not go harsh until the very end. Maybe some chocolate undertones? Overall: Good for such a young cigar, although I'm disappointed with the burn issues. Dryboxed for 2 days prior to smoking. Maybe longer would have helped? Solid 88. Could use a long sleep, but still very approachable at this point. Will resample late 08 or early 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toasterhead Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Great review; outstanding photography! Thanks for the insight. I have only tried VR a few times and was underwhelmed. I need to get some HC7. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 » Great review; outstanding photography! Yep... Puggles is doin' the Spanish flamenco here! How do these compare to the standard VR's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 » » Great review; outstanding photography! » » Yep... Puggles is doin' the Spanish flamenco here! How do these compare to » the standard VR's? I *love* these cigars. I think they are better than the regular VR's, but that is mostly based on older VR stock. I have only tried recent Famosos (2006) which were good, but very strong, and not nearly as balanced at the Maestro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetchris Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I can't wait for mine to arrive. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 » I have only tried VR a few times and was underwhelmed. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digi Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Nice review Put it up on SA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetchris Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm doing the happy dance this morning. They just arrived! Now we play the waiting game. How long can I hold out before trying one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 » I'm doing the happy dance this morning. They just arrived! Now we play the » waiting game. How long can I hold out before trying one??? Great review. These are a new favorite of mine. Hey TrumpetChris -glad you got them. Beautiful presentation, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoodad13 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks for the reveiw,A great looking smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Nice review! The last photo is a true work of art!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzopyrene Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Nice review. Just got a box of these in and looking forward to trying them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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