They are sublime size vitola which is a 54 ring gauge and 6.5 inches long.
These are great looking cigar. It is firm to the touch and I must say this was sitting very nicely in my hand. The Vegas Robaina is not a marca I particularly appreciate but I was more than ready to have my mind changed.
This cigar is very well constructed and let itself get cut easily. My example had an easy draw and scents of chocolate and good tobacco at cold. The construction on these is perfect.
The first third started with a blast of sweet flavors of chocolate and coffee. This is a medium/full body cigar with great amounts of thick smoke. You can almost chew it.
Sitting to my left was Ajay Patel from la Casa Del Habanos in London and he mentioned that this cigar reminded him of the Vegas Robaina Maestro, the 2007 Edition Regional Espana. I never tasted this cigar but I totally trust his expert palate. Given that the Maestro is a highly regarded cigar, this meant I was in for a treat.
Second third, I got to say this cigar is not the typical Robaina flavor I am used to get. It now sits at medium body with the same sweetness but with a touch of cream and leather. This is excellent. This turned into a very enjoyable and tasty cigar. My smoking partner, Art, points out that this cigar is very tannic like a young wine. It leaves your mouth dry and makes your lips pucker. That is spot on.
The bottom of the last third is starting to be a bit too harsh for me; it has picked up to a full body and has some fruit flavors which I am sure will develop nicely. One thing I noticed is that this cigar didn't have too much ammonia in the smoke that makes some fresh cigars so robust.
It burned very nicely with a marble colored ash. I think that with a few years, less than five, this cigar will turn into something very special over time. I have no doubt that it will develop its chocolate, coffee, leather and fruits flavors into something much more defined.
No comments:
Post a Comment