Dbone Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Today I'm going to share with you my time spent with a Vegas Robaina, Famosos on a Saturday morning. I woke up early enough as to not wake rest of the house which is an accomplishment by itself. I toast some bread which I lightly added some butter onto, poured some dark french roast coffee grab the morning paper and head outside accompanied with my VR Famosos with a box code of LPM JUN-08. These have been resting in my humidor for around 4 months and up to this time I have not been impressed with what I've had. I knew it just needed time, so let's see if time it's had. The first thing I noticed his how the box has seemed to come alive. Much more aroma and oil on the sticks than before. The "next guy in line" I choose had a dark brown wrapper like a wet paper bag. Sprinkles of dark spots pepper the wrapper. Aroma at this point is leather, draw provides a cool cedar finish. This cigar lived up to it's early expectations. While not extremely complex, several reoccurring flavors seemed to rotate in and out of leadership. Leather, cedar, and bold coca blended beautifully. What makes me say they blended together beautifully was the smoothness. There's no rough edges in this cigars flavors, only deep richness and fullness which leads me to believe there's some high quality tobacco inside. I really enjoyed this cigar and had no dislikes with it. It paired perfect with the toast & butter and dark roast coffee. The finish was very smooth and medium in strength coating my mouth with a pleasant smoked coffee bean aftertaste. It produced a good amount of smoke and the ash held together well. The amount of flavor in body and finish this cigar delivers makes it a true Habano. The smoothness of flavors, the rough edges taken off, and deep richness make it a Vegas Robaina Famosos.
Puros Y Vino Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Great review & photos. Very delicious looking cigar. I have one sitting in my humi. Doesn't look as "rich" as that one.
almudawi Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks for the review and pics bro. I purchased a five pack yesterday and according to my local tobacconist this pack had some age on it (he wasn't sure how old though). I smoked one of the famosos and loved it. I remember smoking this Marca a while back (once) and hated it. It seems that the general consent is that they need age
docbp87 Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing your pics and experience.
crazymancal Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Great looking cigar and great review ! I just smoked 3 siglo V's this weekend with the same box code and they were the best cohibas ive smoked in a long time ! Cmc
Colt45 Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 A great cigar - one which I feel gets better with age. Thanks for the review!
Dbone Posted November 16, 2010 Author Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks guys, first review for me. More to come as time allows
adic88 Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 One of my favorites too. Very nice cigar when it has some age on it.
mkz Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 Great review! The Famoso has rapidly become one of my top three cigars this year!
bolivr Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 Enjoyed your review, thanks, great pictures and words. I am a big fan of the Unicos and so I may have to get some of these too - or the Familias, not sure
CUBANO Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 Have a box of these from The Czar, and they are great cigars. Enjoy them.
MoneyPit Posted December 6, 2010 Posted December 6, 2010 It's amazing how rarely this cigar is mentioned. Definitely one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!
brutusthebuckeye Posted December 6, 2010 Posted December 6, 2010 Nice review....i got a half box left from 09...there nice right now but im letting the rest sit for a bit...
SCgarman Posted December 15, 2010 Posted December 15, 2010 I have 2 boxes of these in my humidor and in my opinion it is a great cigar. The one box I am smoking is dated Sep09, and it is smooth, very full flavored with lots of coffee and chocolate notes and a bit of cream. Love 'em!!
cubanmule7 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Just picked up four of these recently. They will now be sleeping comfortably in my humi for at least three months.
cubanmule7 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Ok, smoked one on New Years and I gotta tell ya THIS WAS DA BOMB!! WOW what an incredible smoke! Alot of flavors, very rich and very tasty! If you haven't had one ....get one now! This was a very young one but it was very nice.
ZinZan Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 I had it on Xmas wasn't terribly impressed with it.
Dbone Posted January 7, 2011 Author Posted January 7, 2011 I have experienced consistency problems with the Famsoso regarding flavor. Guess it's not much different from all Habanos. But when they're on it's something special.
fred170 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 I have experienced consistency problems with the Famsoso regarding flavor. Guess it's not much different from all Habanos. But when they're on it's something special. Very true. With Habanos you are either going to love it or not be too inpressed with it. But you wont hate it!!!
bassman Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Just got a box from 2002. Really looking forward to smoking these once they settle down from the ride.
edjohnb Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Fantastic review! I've never had a Vegas Robaina before. Maybe I should check this gem out since you have this great review!
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