Aaaand Hippie says hello and happy new year! Did you miss me? No? I`m sad... Well actually that`s OK because no-one is reading my blog yet:)
Christmas passed by with it´s pleasures and joys so it was difficult to do anything with cigars. So to sum up it`s been a while since my latest review but I`m ready to do some serious smoking this year and it starts with Vegas Robaina Unicos!
Brand: Vegas Robaina
Type: Unicos
Vitola: Pirámides
Size: 6.1"/150x52
Origin: Cuba
Box: 2008
Appearance/construction (4 points)
I`ve always had an image that Vegas Robaina is a respected Cuban brand. Mr. Alejandro Robaina (1919-2010) was one of the greatest tobacco growers in Cuba and because of the brand`s young age they have a small cigar selection in current production which makes me think they put effort on quality. This pyramide cigar looks tempting and convincing. It`s light in hand and little bit spongy when pressing. Is it well packed? Yes it is, no soft spots. The wrapper has a deep beautiful colour and a kind of toothy look. The golden-brown band looks great in it`s simplicity. And blaa, blaa where is my lighter..? ;)
(not the reviewed cigar)
Flavor (4 points)
1/3: Cut, light and we`re on baby! Hhmm, difficult to say. Actually I`m not getting much at all. No flavor, no smoke and it`s getting hot! One more cut with Xikar and now it works. Very mild, soft, cedary taste and no harshness at all. Man I love the smoothness of aged cigar but usually I get more flavors or images at this point so Unicos has quite a lot more to offer.
2/3: Now this is what I wanted. The flavors have totally changed: toastiness, woodiness, a touch of spice and a lot of leather. Very satisfying and complex mouthfeel at this point although I do miss some kind of sweetness or oiliness that propably would make the cigar even more interesting. Overall, a huge development compared to the first third.
3/3: More progression, more enjoyment! Robaina offers deep, earthy, leathery and toasted flavors but
Smoking experience (4,5 points)
This VR unicos was something that every cigar should somehow be. Once the draw opened after the second cut the burn was flawless, almost razor sharp and no touch ups were needed. When cigar acts like this one did, it really gives you time to relax saving your nerves and butane:)The other VR I`ve smoked so far was the Maestros ER Espana 2007 which was one of the best cigars I`ve tried. Overall I have a really good feeling about this brand and I`m looking forward to review the VR Famosos and Clásicos.
Quality-price ratio (4 points)
If my mind isn`t playing tricks I paid 13 euros for this particular VR and I have to say that the ratio is good if you have patience to wait 6-8 years before smoking. If you find a good offer, buy a box, I know I would:)
Hippie`s judgement
Appearance/construction: 4
Flavor: 4
Smoking experience: 4,5
Q-P ratio: 4
The average: 4,125
The final grade is 4!
Hippie`s flavor profile: 2
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