Vegas Robaina Maestro RE

[GP012]

VR Maestro Spanish RE - 141 mm x 50

Mid 07 (box code unknown off hand)

Drink: HC7 neat, many thanks to a French err German friend.

Earth at cold, medium draw. Triple cap is bit loose, and slightly underfilled directly beneath the RE band. Good construction otherwise.

First third: Maintains earth throughout, with a creamy bean struggling to come to the surface. Plenty of thick smoke, but an uneven burn. Ran on me a few times, especially up the back.

Second third: Still earthy, and still having problems with the burn.

Last third: Starts to shine, earth calms down and the smooth creamy bean flavor beings to pick up. Does not go harsh until the very end. Maybe some chocolate undertones?

Overall: Good for such a young cigar, although I'm disappointed with the burn issues. Dryboxed for 2 days prior to smoking. Maybe longer would have helped?

Solid 88. Could use a long sleep, but still very approachable at this point. Will resample late 08 or early 09.

[toasterhead]

Great review; outstanding photography!

Thanks for the insight. I have only tried VR a few times and was underwhelmed.

I need to get some HC7.

Dave

[shrink]

» Great review; outstanding photography!

Yep... Puggles is doin' the Spanish flamenco here! How do these compare to the standard VR's?

[Don Candido]

» » Great review; outstanding photography!

»

» Yep... Puggles is doin' the Spanish flamenco here! How do these compare to

» the standard VR's?

I *love* these cigars.

I think they are better than the regular VR's, but that is mostly based on older VR stock. I have only tried recent Famosos (2006) which were good, but very strong, and not nearly as balanced at the Maestro.

[trumpetchris]

I can't wait for mine to arrive. :-)

[Claudius]

» I have only tried VR a few times and was underwhelmed.

What he said.

[Digi]

Nice review Put it up on SA!

[trumpetchris]

I'm doing the happy dance this morning. They just arrived! Now we play the waiting game. How long can I hold out before trying one???

[CIGARHead]

» I'm doing the happy dance this morning. They just arrived! Now we play the

» waiting game. How long can I hold out before trying one???

Great review. These are a new favorite of mine.

Hey TrumpetChris -glad you got them. Beautiful presentation, huh?

[tattoodad13]

Thanks for the reveiw,A great looking smoke.

[mkz]

Nice review!

The last photo is a true work of art!!

[Benzopyrene]

Nice review. Just got a box of these in and looking forward to trying them soon.