Vegas Robaina Unicos (Habanos)

Vegas Robaina Unicos (Habanos) One of the more recent brands announced out of Cuba, Vegas Robaina is named after one of Cuba's finest farmers, Don Alejandro Robaina.
Home 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas. Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002. A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well. Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor. Sancho Panza Caballeros Let's put this in perspective, a 93 from CA puts the Sancho Panza Caballero in the same class as the following cigars that CA rated in 2000; Sancho Panza Caballeros Let's put this in perspective, a 93 from CA puts the Sancho Panza Caballero in the same class as the following cigars that CA rated in 2000; Sancho Panza Caballeros Let's put this in perspective, a 93 from CA puts the Sancho Panza Caballero in the same class as the following cigars that CA rated in 2000; Sancho Panza Valiente Our second Staff Review experience with Sancho Panza this month is the "Valiente", a box-pressed robusto. Sancho Panza Valiente Our second Staff Review experience with Sancho Panza this month is the "Valiente", a box-pressed robusto. Sancho Panza Valiente Our second Staff Review experience with Sancho Panza this month is the "Valiente", a box-pressed robusto. Padron 4000 That's a big old cigar hanging out there to your right, in fact it's almost two hours of monster Padron 4000 Padron 4000 That's a big old cigar hanging out there to your right, in fact it's almost two hours of monster Padron 4000 Padron 4000 That's a big old cigar hanging out there to your right, in fact it's almost two hours of monster Padron 4000 La Gloria Cubana "Series R" No. 5 The La Gloria Cubana Series "R" is supposed to be a more aggressive smoke from the famed La Gloria line of cigars, if our experience is any proof, LGC has hit their mark. La Gloria Cubana "Series R" No. 5 The La Gloria Cubana Series "R" is supposed to be a more aggressive smoke from the famed La Gloria line of cigars, if our experience is any proof, LGC has hit their mark. La Gloria Cubana "Series R" No. 5 The La Gloria Cubana Series "R" is supposed to be a more aggressive smoke from the famed La Gloria line of cigars, if our experience is any proof, LGC has hit their mark. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature A classic cigar with classic good looks, that's what most reviewers expected with the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature A classic cigar with classic good looks, that's what most reviewers expected with the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature A classic cigar with classic good looks, that's what most reviewers expected with the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature. Leon Jimenes Robusto Maduro The last of Aprils cigars bring us to the new Leon Jimenes Maduro line, more specifically in this case, the Robusto. Leon Jimenes Robusto Maduro The last of Aprils cigars bring us to the new Leon Jimenes Maduro line, more specifically in this case, the Robusto. Leon Jimenes Robusto Maduro The last of Aprils cigars bring us to the new Leon Jimenes Maduro line, more specifically in this case, the Robusto. La Tradicion Cubana Pyramid We thought of no better way to open this review than to share some of the opening quotes we saw from our 3 guest reviewers. La Tradicion Cubana Pyramid We thought of no better way to open this review than to share some of the opening quotes we saw from our 3 guest reviewers. La Tradicion Cubana Pyramid We thought of no better way to open this review than to share some of the opening quotes we saw from our 3 guest reviewers. Avo Signature Double Corona Avo Uvezian turned 75 this year. 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Odyssey When reviews start coming in, and you start to hear a cigar being compared to Opus X, Ashton VSG, and some of the recently released limited edition Cubans, you take notice...real quick. C.A.O. Odyssey When reviews start coming in, and you start to hear a cigar being compared to Opus X, Ashton VSG, and some of the recently released limited edition Cubans, you take notice...real quick. Felipe II Fusion F1 We humbly admit when we are beaten. Felipe II Fusion F1 We humbly admit when we are beaten. Felipe II Fusion F1 We humbly admit when we are beaten. Dos Rios Robusto Give us some time, there must be something wrong with this cigar. Dos Rios Robusto Give us some time, there must be something wrong with this cigar. Dos Rios Robusto Give us some time, there must be something wrong with this cigar. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Fonseca Triangulares Maduro Color us surprised. The Fonseca Triangulares Natural used to be a staple of our smoking rotation...but this was a few years ago, before we started getting plugged cigars and wide variations in quality. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso After getting some pretty heady reviews in a few of the other rags, we figured it was time to put this new entry in the market to test. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (Habanos - aged 1998) The ERDM Choix Supreme is a robusto sized cigar measuring 5” long with a 48 ring gauge. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro Pulling the curtains aside, we expose the Puros Indios Especial No. 4 Maduro. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Bucanero El Capitan Maduro & Natural A couple of good looking brothers showed up for Blind Review cigars 4 and 6. Butera Vintage No. 550 Maduro We are bound and determined by the end of this return to find something, anything you could say was negative about this cigar...but don't count on us being successful. Butera Vintage No. 550 Maduro We are bound and determined by the end of this return to find something, anything you could say was negative about this cigar...but don't count on us being successful. Butera Vintage No. 550 Maduro We are bound and determined by the end of this return to find something, anything you could say was negative about this cigar...but don't count on us being successful. Perdomo2 Descartes Don't know who first said it, but it defines the Perdomo2 Descartes perfectly, "An enigma wrapped in a riddle." Perdomo2 Descartes Don't know who first said it, but it defines the Perdomo2 Descartes perfectly, "An enigma wrapped in a riddle." Perdomo2 Descartes Don't know who first said it, but it defines the Perdomo2 Descartes perfectly, "An enigma wrapped in a riddle." Victor Sinclair Bohemian North Beach Bohemian? North Beach? Where does this smoke think it's going? Victor Sinclair Bohemian North Beach Bohemian? North Beach? Where does this smoke think it's going? Victor Sinclair Bohemian North Beach Bohemian? North Beach? Where does this smoke think it's going? Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858. Arturo Fuente Flor Fina 858 Sun Grown Could we slip a fast one by this month's Staff Review panel? Think again...these guys turned out to be pretty observant recognizing the Flor Fina 858. 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009 General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009 CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. A Visit to Graycliff Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always. A Visit to Graycliff Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always. Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.	One of the more recent brands announced out of Cuba, Vegas Robaina is named after one of Cuba's finest farmers, Don Alejandro Robaina. The wrappers are grown exclusively on the Robaina Plantation, and the cigars are rolled in the H. Upmann factory. Initial appearances of the Vegas Robaina Unicos are nothing to write home about. If you think our picture on the right is a bit light, your right...but don't blame it on the camera. Our reviewers found the wrappers to be surprisingly on the light side. In addition, there was some noticeable veins running through the cigar. A light sheen is evident, although this has to be one of the lightest colored wrappers we have ever seen come out of Cuba. A light colored wrapper does not necessarily mean you have a bad cigar, but in the case of the Vegas Robaina Unicos, a "B" was the highest score recorded when judging appearance. "The wrapper on this torpedo was nothing to get excited about-- tan with a very slight sheen. There was one large, toothy vein and several small, slightly toothy veins on this cigar. I wouldn’t call it an ugly duckling, but I wouldn’t take it home to meet my mother either." Once lit, this Cuban torpedo seemed to smoke without error. The burn was fairly even, although one reviewer noticed having to relight his cigar a few times. The ash was a nice light gray, and seemed to be sprinkled with a few darker black spots. The draw was near perfect, a fully packed torpedo that smoked like it was rolled by a seasoned professional. If you've ever read a review in a cigar magazine or a cigar web site and thought to yourself "how the heck did they ever taste that in a cigar?" Try and get your hands on a Vegas Robaina Unicos, and we can at least put one adjective to bed for you. Every one of the five people who reviewed this cigar used the adjective "earthy" somewhere in their review. Some a bit more so than others as you can tell from the quotes below: "Man oh man, this puppy tastes like it has been dipped in dirt, can you say earthy? I'm lucky I like the taste, as it has been hanging on longer than my in-laws!" "From first light this baby was strong and earthy, earthy, earthy. By the 1/3 mark it mellowed into an excellent full-bodied smoke with a slightly sweet, very earthy flavor. By the ½ mark, it transformed itself into an incredible, slightly woodsy, very earthy cigar with slammin’ power. The finish was long and clean and strong and earthy." OK, get it...earthy this cigar is. I have a hunch the single dominant dimension of the Vegas Robaina Unicos may have been why we got 3 people lauding its praises, while two reviewers were less than impressed. Overall the reviews averaged out to a "B" grade, but this is a cigar where you need to make sure it fits your personality. As our one reviewer stated, if you like 'em dipped in the Cuban soil, this may be for you. Vital Statistics: Shape = Pyramid Length=6 1/8" RG =52 Wrapper = Cuba Filler = Cuba Binder = Cuba Estimated Cost = ₤10.80
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