Vegas Robaina Clasicos Cigar Review

• Brand Name: Vegas Robaina Clasicos
• Length: 165mm
• Ring: 42
• Score: Draw - 3.5/6, Burn - 4.5/6, Flavour - 4/6, Aroma - 3.3/6, Strength - 2/6

Introduction

The Vegas Robaina Clasicos Cigar is part of the Vegas Robaina Cigars portfolio. Since 1997, the brand has honored skilled tobacco farmers. It features the Cervantes vitola, measuring 165mm in length and 42 in ring gauge. It's hand - made, with an origin in Cuba, format of Lonsdale, size of 165 x 16.67 mm, weight of 10.8 g, and each costs around $13.

Appearance

The cigar wears a brown - gold and dark - green band with the family name initial 'R'. The wrapper is Colorado claro, smooth with few veins, not very oily, and in pristine condition for an 18 - year - old cigar.

Tasting

• One third: The draw is tight, and it burns in a canoe - like pattern at first. It develops a sweet palate with honey hints and a leathery finish. The aroma has burnt cedar notes. Smoke density and strength are light.
• Two thirds: The draw is still tight. The burn is regular. Flavors evolve to hay, almond, and toasted bread with a leathery finish. Aroma has wood hints. Sweetness decreases, bitterness increases slightly, and strength goes to light - medium.
• Three thirds: The draw opens up. The burn remains good. Mineral and earthy notes appear with a cedar wood finish. The cigar ends up medium with a nice smoke density.