Colt45 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Singles, no codes, assume recent production. Construction: good overall construction, no problem spots Wrapper: Nice deep tan. Smooth, with a slight sheen. One fairly large zipper vein. Draw: Good draw, with good smoke volume. Taste: This one was cedar all the way through, with some hint of nuts. There was the slightest bit of honey sweetness about mid point, which came and went the rest of the way. Overall, it was a nice cigar, though fairly one dimensional. It definately seems to have the backbone to improve with time, but for now I give it an 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phailure Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Thanks for the review. I've heard a lot of great things about these. It's too bad that the Famosos didn't do it for you this time around. Hopefully time should change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 One of my favorites. The very best box I've smoked had a very toothy wrapper on them. So far, I have never found another box quite like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvm4 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Good review! I love the V.R. line :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Can anyone comment on who the Famosos compares to the Familiars? I love the Familiars but have not tried a Famosos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.J Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 » Can anyone comment on who the Famosos compares to the Familiars? I love the » Familiars but have not tried a Famosos. One of my favorites and one that you can find some good deals on! DRJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSmoker Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I actuall prefer '00-'02's over the '97's. Seem to have more punch and boldness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiba Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I was gited one of these from '98 and was VERY happy with it. I need to try some more though to make a more educated descision on them. Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Privateer Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks for the review! I've tried these both matured and fresh, and they seem to have quite a bit of variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittesq Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Great review! I have one in the humi from a recent order. Looking forward to trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabebdog1 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 cool review I got some from the original release frickin awsome smoke a nuber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Finished smoking one today. Don't know the box code, since I bought a few singles two years ago. Very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I'm not a big VR fan but if you can find '97 famosos buy them in quantity...just fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 » I'm not a big VR fan but if you can find '97 famosos buy them in » quantity...just fantastic! Have not had a bad one - do not believe any of my samplings were earlier than 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdude Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I like the entire VR line. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 » I'm not a big VR fan but if you can find '97 famosos buy them in » quantity...just fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoby73 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 » I like the entire VR line. Good stuff. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittesq Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I've got one in the humi, might have spark it this weekend. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrQ Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I like to enjoy the Famosos with a glass of Dewers.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittesq Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Had my first last night and couldn't agree more. I didn't love it enough to want to order a box, but I never just a smoke on the first stick so I'll revisit it and see if my mind changes on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzabob Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 » » Draw: Good draw, with good smoke volume. » » Taste: This one was cedar all the way through, with some hint of nuts. » There was the » slightest bit of honey sweetness about mid point, which came and » went the rest » of the way. How can the same cigar tast so differently to many different people? I love the Vegas Robainas, but I get a touch of sweet vanilla cream, maybe some caramel... but smooth all the way down, one of my personal favorites. Can anyone tell me which smoke would compare to this one, but with an extremely spicy wrapper? (Maduro LOVER):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 » I actuall prefer '00-'02's over the '97's. » Seem to have more punch and boldness. Have only enjoyed (really enjoyed)'01&'02 yummy. Newer ones - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argon345 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Very nice...Sounds just like one i smoked this past weekend from '03. I had two boxes of these but decided to let a few rest and have been trying them from time to time....too bad I only have one left :crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strayvector Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Lately, I've been on a Famosos bender. In the past 2 weeks, I've smoked 6 of them and they have been fantastic. Each one a finger burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1f1fan Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Smoked a VR Famoso from Aug 03 last night and my experience was exactly like yours Colt. Cedar with some slight nutty (peanuts?) taste and a very short finish. Overall burn and draw were good, but very one dimensional in terms of flavor. I have smoked 5-6 of these over the past 2 years and none of them have done much for me. Maybe I have a dud box or these need more age to smooth out and develop.....not touching them again until they hit the 5 year mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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