Vegueros Mañanitas

[Rye]

Vegueros Mañanitas

Box code; AEM ABR14 size 46rg X 110mm figurado

Smoked on June 17, 2014 @ 3:20pm

A smooth light Colorado wrapper with some veining and it's nicely rolled, and nicely packed.

Aroma at cold was barnyard as soon as the tin was unsealed. The smell at the foot was of wet grasses and mild barnyard with sweet tobacco notes.

Clipped 1/4" off the head, and the draw has perfect resistance.

1rst.

Starts clean with easy ignition and the opening draws produce thick smooth smoke with toasted cereal grain tastes, and notes of sweet tobacco.

The retrohale has some force and a medium spice level adding bread and baking spice notes.

The building medium finish tastes of toasted grains and sweet tobacco.

2nd.

Coming into the second portion, there is a decent nicotine lump developing putting the cigar at a medium strength for me.

This cigar really reminds me of what a good hybrid of a Siglo I and an H Upmann half corona might taste like.

The sweet grassiness of Cohiba combined with the bread dough baking spice of H Upmann.

3rd.

Toward the end, the grassiness is dissipating, while a mild earthiness replaces it and the rest of the flavors tend to darken just a bit.

This cigar surprised me and I met it without any outside influence on flavours

The burn was fantastic, and the draw only tightened up a touch toward the end. No bitterness throughout, no harsh notes, and while it wasn't an overachiever in transitional flavours, the tastes it provided were pleasant until the nubbed end.

I took my time and smoked this tiny cigar for 50 minutes and enjoyed it all.

Coming in at the same size (only as a figurado) as the HUHC, but at a lesser price, I am eager to try many more, age some, and smoke dozens.

If these stay consistent, they will likely replace the Cuaba Divinos in my rotation, as I am sick of the plugged ones, but I do like a small figurado in my winter quick smoke rotation.

I look forward to the other two vitola from this refurbished marca.

[Trent0341]

I really appreciate the review. I have a fair bit of curiosity in reference to the new Vegueros so it's nice to see a review. I look forward to trying them myself and hope that Rob decides to stock these.

[tmac77]

nice review. looks like that tin that you got this from must have been a good one. The ones I have seen so far are almost green in colour and taste nothing like your review.

[Skyfall]

Nice review. Great Pics!

[Rye]

nice review. looks like that tin that you got this from must have been a good one. The ones I have seen so far are almost green in colour and taste nothing like your review.

We cracked open 6 tins (2 of each) and they all looked and smelled great. I smoked the smallest and my friend spoke very highly of the Entretiempos. I hope it's not a sign of crap consistency to come. This one was fantastic.

[Lotusguy]

Thanks for the review - sounds like it's worth picking up a few to try.

[Habana Mike]

Nice review. Great Pics!

Rye always throws down some great pics. Official FOH photographer?

[Strada]

I will be trying the new release of these as the first batch release at the festival weren't too good imo. Looking forward to it!

Thanks the review Rye

[El Presidente]

Thank you for the review Rye and the input gents

[Optic101]

Nice review Rye and great pics (as always).

[melies]

Thanks for the review mate, now I'm curios!

[jayceskinner]

Thanks for the review Rye. I really like the cigar holder/ ashtray, very ingenious.

[Firebender]

Very nice review. Love your pictures

[Cisco]

Thanks for the review Rye and, as always, nice pics! We are finally getting to see these...they seem right up my alley...adding them to my list to try.

[alawadi9]

great review buddy!

I remember when I first smoked them they were not interesting at all and I think I had draw issues with the Mananitas. I am totally with you on the flavor profile and it being somewhat consistent throughout but the ones I had were harsh and bitter. Would I want to smoke them again... after what you have said I probably will to see how they came about yet wont expect much out of the Vegueros.