Viaje Platino Reserva Double Torpedo

[jerseyjay]

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This week we are taking a look at Viaje Platino Reserva Double Torpedo, or for those who prefer acronyms, VPR DT. This is one of the latest ‘macro’ releases from Andre Farkas of Viaje and a follow-up to 2010 Viaje Platino Reserva #6. Viaje Platino Reserva DT 5packs were available as pre-release via Tobacco Grove in limited quantity. As expected after the announcement, Viaje followers brought Tobacco Grove’s website to its knees and were unable to place online orders. I was fortunate enough to lay my hands on a nutritious 10pack. Without further ado, I present to you – A Tripple Band Monster :)

Considering my artistic skills, I would like to call out Andre’s design team and point out the chaotic band look that was created around the cigar. Although I can appreciate color wheel contrast, from purpose and color perspective, this cigar would have looked a lot classier with one of the LE bands. Moving on to the actual cigar. Pre-light inspection: well applied wrapper, blended seams, one noticeable vein, double torpedo (* both ends closed), overall visual appearance / construction – flawless. I cut both ends with my trusty Palio cutter. In burning department, fairly tight ash falling off in 3/4″ inch dark-grey chunks. Slightly wavy burn line which corrected itself multiple times throughout the experience. As for as flavors, if I was to label this cigar with one identifier, I would say – SPICE throughout the entire cigar. Second would be woodiness with hints of chocolate and nuttiness. Definitely some bitterness in all three parts.


Overall, good cigar but in my humble opinion, not box worthy, especially considering the price tag. I will let the rest of the pack rest for few more months to see if the cigar will mature, drop the bitterness and balance a bit more.

[kelmac07]

These look yummy!! :dr :dr :dr

[jsnake]

Now I need to find some of these. Thanks for the pics. They look great.

[TBone]

These look yummy!! :dr :dr :dr

:tpd:

[Bill86]

Never seen those Viajes before, damn they look good :dr :dr

[jerseyjay]

Thanks guys !

Never seen those Viajes before, damn they look good :dr :dr
Yes. Those were available for quick second and now are delayed. I got mine HERE (http://tobaccogrove.com/index.cfm/pageid/124/productid/viaprdt_05#viaprdt%5F05)

[burnem]

Now I need to find some of these. Thanks for the pics. They look great.

If you don't have them already you can forget it. I love the Viaje Reserva but they are so damn hard to find. Talk about limited release these are the definition which sucks because they are really good. Was lucky enough to pick up some of the VPR 6 that just came out.

[Angry_Pirate]

Wow! great review looks great!!, I picked up a Satori while on vacation. But there are no Viaje dealers in Indiana so I have to mail order them that pretty much counts me out of the limited editions :(

[gnukfu]

3 bands equals 3 chances for me to screw up the wrapper when I remove em hehe

[Bax]

3 bands equals 3 chances for me to screw up the wrapper when I remove em hehe

What??? Didn't you know that it's OK to smoke the bands too? It's part 2 of the rule of 3's.

[Duke9192]

I NEED some of those!!!!!

[emopunker2004]

If you don't have them already you can forget it. I love the Viaje Reserva but they are so damn hard to find. Talk about limited release these are the definition which sucks because they are really good. Was lucky enough to pick up some of the VPR 6 that just came out.

I NEED some of those!!!!!

FYI Fullers Pullers has these, the VOR DT, TNT/C4, Summerfest, 50/50 still in stock

[kelmac07]

Isn't that a pic of the Viaje Oro Reserva and not the Viaje Platino Reserva? The Oro has the Gold band and the Plantino has the black band.

[emopunker2004]

Isn't that a pic of the Viaje Oro Reserva and not the Viaje Platino Reserva? The Oro has the Gold band and the Plantino has the black band.

the Viaje logo band is greenish black and silver in this pic i think

[kelmac07]

Here are two pictures of the Oro line and the Platino line...distinct difference in the Black (Platino) and the Gold (Oro) bands.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3622.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3621.jpg

[emopunker2004]

Here are two pictures of the Oro line and the Platino line...distinct difference in the Black (Platino) and the Gold (Oro) bands.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3622.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_3621.jpg

Strange. the Pic in the OP is like a mixture. It's got the green from the oro in ur pic but the silver from the platino...
Edit: is that the platino in your pic of the Double Edged Sword?

[kelmac07]

Strange. the Pic in the OP is like a mixture. It's got the green from the oro in ur pic but the silver from the platino...

Hell...I'm color blind to begin with. I always have to ask Barry which one it is. :r :r :r

[emopunker2004]

: is that the platino in your pic of the Double Edged Sword? it looks like the pic of the DES
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DqE-hzRp43c/TXUWrvcPK2I/AAAAAAAABzs/GS_0BESJyek/double+edged+sword.jpg

[kelmac07]

Doubled Edged Sword...which is based on the Platino line (Exclusivo).

Hell maybe the Exclusivo line is black and the Platino line is the greenish. :confused: :confused:

[emopunker2004]

Doubled Edged Sword...which is based on the Platino line (Exclusivo).

ok. i think the 2011 VPR has the 3 bands like the Oro in ur pic. The pic in the OP is silver not gold. but it looks green and silver not gold and silver

[kelmac07]

I think I FINALLY have it...

Oro band
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Viaje-Oro1.jpg

Platino band
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Viaje-Platino1.jpg

Exclusivo band
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/64e709d77b83e73e3162d931ec72c1ab1.jpg

Being color blind sucks!! Sorry for the confusion...now back to our regular scheduled program. :r :r

[emopunker2004]

I think I FINALLY have it...

Oro band
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Viaje-Oro1.jpg

Platino band
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/Viaje-Platino1.jpg

Exclusivo band
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/64e709d77b83e73e3162d931ec72c1ab1.jpg

Sorry for the confusion...now back to our regulary shceduled program. :r :r

Geez mac, u sure know how to segwey a thread huh? On another note, fullers pullers has these in stock on their site

[Bill86]

Anyone had the Oro Reserva? Are they worth paying the like $65 shipped for a 5'er? The $58 + shipping from Fullers.

[Mattso3000]

I would say that so far, it's my favorite Viaje...I paid more for them than that. Justin picked up a 5er at 3 AM.

[emopunker2004]

Anyone had the Oro Reserva? Are they worth paying the like $65 shipped for a 5'er? The $58 + shipping from Fullers.

Mine shipped today from them bill :tu
and it's only $64 not 65 :r

[Bill86]

Mine shipped today from them bill :tu
and it's only $64 not 65 :r

I guessed :r

Didn't put in the order through or anything. I dunno I guess I'll wait for some more reviews, ~$13 a stick is up there for sure. I'd like to know that they are worth it.

[emopunker2004]

well i picked up a 5-er to split with Frank. He's getting 2 and I getting 3. Maybe i should bomb you with 1 of em :r

[Bill86]

Nah I'm good, I thought this was the same cigar as the Viaje that was #2 on Cigar aficionado. It isn't though.

[emopunker2004]

Nah I'm good, I thought this was the same cigar as the Viaje that was #2 on Cigar aficionado. It isn't though.
It is the same. That was last years. This years is a double torpedo vs last years corona gorda or w/e it was

[Bill86]

It is the same. That was last years. This years is a double torpedo vs last years corona gorda or w/e it was

Wasn't a CG, it's the same size as the Cohiba Genios but I doubt the NC sizing calls it a Genios.

[emopunker2004]

Wasn't a CG, it's the same size as the Cohiba Genios but I doubt the NC sizing calls it a Genios.

eh it's w/e. that was last years VOR this is this years. i think they called last years a #5 or 6. This years is DT

[Bill86]

eh it's w/e. that was last years VOR this is this years. i think they called last years a #5 or 6. This years is DT

I'll have to see, maybe I'll pick some up.

[kelmac07]

I'll have to see, maybe I'll pick some up.

That's the problem with LEs...you gotta pull the trigger before you get to hear what they are like. Because if you wait...they are gone.

[Bill86]

That's the problem with LEs...you gotta pull the trigger before you get to hear what they are like. Because if you wait...they are gone.

Truth.

That's why I mostly pass. I wish the good LE's were then turned into regular production smokes. Chop a couple bucks off the price and crank them out.

I kinda like to know what I'm getting myself into. Especially in that $13 price range. Some of the best smokes out there are ~$13-$15. Got a lot of competition.

[emopunker2004]

BILL. you know you want some...

[Bill86]

BILL. you know you want some...

We'll see.

[emopunker2004]

I really really do

fixt

[Drez]

Doooo it bill......

[jerseyjay]

Lots of traffic here LOL !!! I'm glad we got the band squared away. I'm looking forward to VOR. VPR was decent. In my humble opinion, either still too fresh or simply not worth the price tag.

[Blak Smyth]

Where would you guys typically find these cigars available?
Noob question, I currently only have ordered from the devil site.

[emopunker2004]

Where would you guys typically find these cigars available?
Noob question, I currently only have ordered from the devil site.

These are sold out where i got mine. They do have the reserva platino though
http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_326

Other Viaje at the bottom including Summerfest, 50/50, and C4/TNT

http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=a8ea3fe7e9e65bbb11552c61fed9724b

[Blak Smyth]

These are sold out where i got mine. They do have the reserva platino though
http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_326

Other Viaje at the bottom including Summerfest, 50/50, and C4/TNT

http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=a8ea3fe7e9e65bbb11552c61fed9724b

Damn, site is blocked at work.
I will have to check it out at home later, thanks.