Vegas Robaina

[scruffy]

Wow, I have just smoked my VR from the Boisdale event. What a superb cigar! Am certainly going to be trying to afford a box of these in the near future. But can anyone point me in the right direction of comparable cigars? If I liked a VR, I would probably also like...?

Am very new to cigars, so finding my own taste is all a bit of a learning curve to be honest. Would very much value your thoughts.

Thx

[bigbarneyhotdog]

Hi Scruffy, VR Famosas are one of my "always have a box of these smokes in the humi" choices. If you like them, try the Ramon Allones Specially Selected. What size was the VR from the event?

[scruffy]

Barney, thanks mate - I will look up your suggestion right now. Think it was a Lonsdale - although, VR calls it something else. Really blew my mind: whole new cigar taste experience. Could get quite poetic in fact... but won't you'll be glad to hear

[bigbarneyhotdog]

No worries Could it have been one of these http://www.cigars-review.org/Vegas-Robaina-Clasicos.htm
This is a great site for reviews etc.

[Simon Bolivar]

Hi Scruffy, Interesting to see Big Barneys link, haven't there for a while now. See they give the Classico 84pts, I give it 88; a fine smoke as you have discovered. The D.A. is a similar strength, the Unicos is full. Here one I picked up at the Robaina farm from one of the workers, notice the unusual finish.
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[scruffy]

Barney, exactly that - delighted to learn that others enjoy it so much as well.

Simon, I will look your review up - be interested to read your comments too.

Just delighted to have been introduced to this cigar so early on, as a cigar newbie.

[Deano]

I must say, I also found this cigar a real pleasure to smoke, would love to get my hands on some.

[Styler]

I really like the Unicos but not tried any of their other vitolas, may have to hunt down some singles

[scruffy]

Really would Styler. I don't claim to be an aficionado - but they're darn good! Just need them to be on offer somewhere to make them affordable as a regular choice.

[PhilipL]

I have to be yet another person to say this cigar from Boisdale really was something very special, and deserves the selecci?n orchant band in every way!

[scruffy]

Maybe he'll hear our cries and put them as the deal of the week again?

[Jacobwaits]

Love the taste of the clasicos, some very good memories but not had one for a long time as it seemed i was always getting ones with a very tight draw. Will have to try one again now. Cheers.

[mackem keith]

VR unicos have been a staple in my humis for years I love them :-)

[Jimmy Mc]

In my opinion the closest match to the Vegas Robaina Clasicos is the Montecristo No. 1. Both personal favourites of mine too.

[scruffy]

Superb, thanks for the pointer - I'll try a Monte No 1 next.