Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto

themadurokid · 01-29-2010, 09:53 PM

Soooo, my big brother challenged me to a "view off!" Lol, here's my side of story on Andre's latest introduction to the Viaje line. Keep your eyes out for round 2!

Cigar: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto
Length: 4 7/8”
Gauge: 50
Strength: Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo
Filler: Nicaraguan
Origin: Nicaraguan

Construction: Shame on you Viaje! First you go and stuff the heck out of this cigar with what is probably some of your best filler yet. I mean, there's not a soft spot to be found. Then you go and wrap this thing with this gorgeous oily criollo wrapper. I mean for Andre's sake, this things virtually seamless and it has at most two small veins, I have to squint to see! THEN to top it all off you had the audacity to seal the deal with a beautiful double pig-tailed cap, allowing for a flawless cut or punch. Yep, I think the Viaje guys definitely have it out for me...

Prelight Draw: As I take that first pull, I get pleasantly dazed by a quick jab of hazelnut and nutmeg. As my taste buds recover, I blindly stumble into a combo of sweet tobacco, cedar and sweet hay. Cigar has just a tad bit of drag on the draw, which is just right for my taste.

First Draw: I got nutty undertones along with vanilla and notes of cedar that was there in the prelight draw. There's also little pepper also rolling off the back of my tongue. The smoke is damn smooth and creamy. So far, so good.

First Third: The hazelnut hangs in there with a tight lil’ grip. It’s joined by some as well as a good bit of perfectly roasted coffee beans, far from that soot they call themselves brewing at Starbucks (personal opinion). With every draw the nutty undertones of the smoke get a little more toasty, and I get start to get some leather. The smoke maintains its velvety texture which comes as a bit of a surprise, because this thing packs a punch!

Second Third: At the start of the second third, the cedar and pepper stand guard, while there comrade Private Steak sneaks in and catches my tastebuds by surprise. Steak? Yes, steak. The smoke takes on a meaty character, that I can only describe as steak. There's also some earth beginning to show up The pepper that was there at the start of this third took off running like a cat caught in the rain! HOWEVER, don't mistake that lack of pepper for weakness. This stick demands respect! I have a heck of a nicotine buzz at this point, and thats coming from that kid down the street whose been a chain smoker since 14.

Final Third: By the final third, rich tobacco, espresso, roasted nuts, cedar, earth, beef and salt balance like a dancer in the velvety smoke. The cigar has a clean finish of leather, earth, pepper, coffee and cedar. I also taste that cubanesque taste so many brothers have been talking about. And the strength...Even as a lover of full-bodied smokes, I am humbled by the incredible power of this fine cigar.

Total Smoke Time: 1hr 25min

Conclusion: I must say that I am impressed with this cigar. After reading a couple other reviews on it, I was afraid it would be too bland for my taste, but I wasn’t disappointed. Now I did have to relight it once and correct it twice so it does lose a couple points for that. To me it felt like a blend of a cuban and a domestic cigar. The flavors shift in the different stages of the cigar, but each stage is pretty well balanced. If you can find some, grab ‘em! Thanks for reading and enjoy the visuals~ The Maduro Kid

kelmac07 · 01-29-2010, 09:56 PM

Nice review...have a few of these waiting for me back in Virginia.

Emjaysmash · 01-29-2010, 10:33 PM

Excellent review, and fantastic pics!

MedicCook · 01-29-2010, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the review.

icehog3 · 01-29-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themadurokid

hazelnut, nutmeg, sweet tobacco, cedar, sweet hay, nutty, vanilla, pepper, coffee beans, leather. steak, earth, espresso, roasted nuts, salt, coffee

That has to be a new record for flavors!!

pnoon · 01-29-2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

That has to be a new record for flavors!!

How quickly you forget.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19747

heavyd · 01-30-2010, 07:48 AM

Great review. I was wondering about these - now need to pull the trigger on a Viaje sampler

themadurokid · 01-31-2010, 11:03 PM

Thanks everybody!

Goldie · 02-01-2010, 01:07 AM

Nice review and pics. I really like the looks of those cigars and have read nothing but good reviews about them.

cigarlvr · 02-25-2010, 01:03 PM

Man I smoked another one if these yesterday and what a great smoke. Just wish these would be a regular line.

07-28-2010, 04:14 PM

When I opened up the bundle today the smell was heavenly. I smoked one right out of the truck and all I can say is wow. This is one of the best NC I have ever had. I thought I was **** out of luck when I missed the jar release but these are awesome.

01-29-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
themadurokid Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kirbee Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Soooo, my big brother challenged me to a "view off!" Lol, here's my side of story on Andre's latest introduction to the Viaje line. Keep your eyes out for round 2! Cigar: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Length: 4 7/8” Gauge: 50 Strength: Full Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Origin: Nicaraguan Construction: Shame on you Viaje! First you go and stuff the heck out of this cigar with what is probably some of your best filler yet. I mean, there's not a soft spot to be found. Then you go and wrap this thing with this gorgeous oily criollo wrapper. I mean for Andre's sake, this things virtually seamless and it has at most two small veins, I have to squint to see! THEN to top it all off you had the audacity to seal the deal with a beautiful double pig-tailed cap, allowing for a flawless cut or punch. Yep, I think the Viaje guys definitely have it out for me... Prelight Draw: As I take that first pull, I get pleasantly dazed by a quick jab of hazelnut and nutmeg. As my taste buds recover, I blindly stumble into a combo of sweet tobacco, cedar and sweet hay. Cigar has just a tad bit of drag on the draw, which is just right for my taste. First Draw: I got nutty undertones along with vanilla and notes of cedar that was there in the prelight draw. There's also little pepper also rolling off the back of my tongue. The smoke is damn smooth and creamy. So far, so good. First Third: The hazelnut hangs in there with a tight lil’ grip. It’s joined by some as well as a good bit of perfectly roasted coffee beans, far from that soot they call themselves brewing at Starbucks (personal opinion). With every draw the nutty undertones of the smoke get a little more toasty, and I get start to get some leather. The smoke maintains its velvety texture which comes as a bit of a surprise, because this thing packs a punch! Second Third: At the start of the second third, the cedar and pepper stand guard, while there comrade Private Steak sneaks in and catches my tastebuds by surprise. Steak? Yes, steak. The smoke takes on a meaty character, that I can only describe as steak. There's also some earth beginning to show up The pepper that was there at the start of this third took off running like a cat caught in the rain! HOWEVER, don't mistake that lack of pepper for weakness. This stick demands respect! I have a heck of a nicotine buzz at this point, and thats coming from that kid down the street whose been a chain smoker since 14. Final Third: By the final third, rich tobacco, espresso, roasted nuts, cedar, earth, beef and salt balance like a dancer in the velvety smoke. The cigar has a clean finish of leather, earth, pepper, coffee and cedar. I also taste that cubanesque taste so many brothers have been talking about. And the strength...Even as a lover of full-bodied smokes, I am humbled by the incredible power of this fine cigar. Total Smoke Time: 1hr 25min Conclusion: I must say that I am impressed with this cigar. After reading a couple other reviews on it, I was afraid it would be too bland for my taste, but I wasn’t disappointed. Now I did have to relight it once and correct it twice so it does lose a couple points for that. To me it felt like a blend of a cuban and a domestic cigar. The flavors shift in the different stages of the cigar, but each stage is pretty well balanced. If you can find some, grab ‘em! Thanks for reading and enjoy the visuals~ The Maduro Kid

01-29-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Nice review...have a few of these waiting for me back in Virginia. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-29-2010, 10:33 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Excellent review, and fantastic pics! __________________

01-29-2010, 10:36 PM	#4
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Thanks for the review. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-30-2010, 07:48 AM	#7
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Great review. I was wondering about these - now need to pull the trigger on a Viaje sampler __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

01-31-2010, 11:03 PM	#8
themadurokid Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kirbee Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14 Trading: (0)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Thanks everybody!

02-01-2010, 01:07 AM	#9
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Nice review and pics. I really like the looks of those cigars and have read nothing but good reviews about them. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

02-25-2010, 01:03 PM	#10
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto Man I smoked another one if these yesterday and what a great smoke. Just wish these would be a regular line.

07-28-2010, 04:14 PM	#11
Ewingrules Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sibling Rivalry: Viaje Exclusivo Robusto When I opened up the bundle today the smell was heavenly. I smoked one right out of the truck and all I can say is wow. This is one of the best NC I have ever had. I thought I was **** out of luck when I missed the jar release but these are awesome.