Victor Sinclair Vintage Select Lonsdale

I did try to give the so-called 'Vintage' line a fair and objective assessment. I have tried all of them, from early on, to those with 8 months of humidor time. IMHO, they are all the same, not very good.

I bought this cigar with the sole purpose of experiencing the milk chocolate flavor everyone talks about. Needless to say, it was a decent smoke with a good draw, however....NO chocolate flavor at all....none....nadda

Just a couple of years ago, these cigars were tough to find at under $100 a box. Now, they are available at around $40, and when on special, average at just $30 per box. (if one factors in a nifty 20 cigar sampler of all various sizes, at just an additional $20 with box purchase) The roll is top notch, although the heavy box press may be a bit severe, and the draw will sometimes suffer on occasion, which is how I arrived at an 8 construction rating. However, the box press adds to the value, as I will explain later in the review. The cigar I am smoking now needed a quick touch up with the draw poker, but it would still have been ok without. Very good burn, a bit uneven at times, but no problem. A milk chocolate shade of wrapper, perhaps maduro? Quite a few very thin veins, barely noticeable to the touch. I have always found these VC Vintage quite delicious. The Nicaraguan qualities stand out, with delicious coffee and cocoa overtones. A nice portion of bread and nuts also are present, with touches of bakery spice. Tastes good inhaling, and leaves a delicious aftertaste. A medium body, with a fairly silky texture of smoke, just a tad bit dry on the finish, but still very nice. The taste is so good, I do not mind the slight dryness. I would have scored an overall experience 10, but the slightly dry finish deducts a point. I thought these cigars were a decent value at the old prices, because they are very good. At the current reduced prices, they are a top notch value. Also, the box press makes for a slow burn, and the cigar lasts longer, which also adds value. After smoking the disappointing Victor Sinclair "regular line" cigar, I would have never guessed these sweethearts are made by the same company. I will definitely buy more.

This cigar is a smooth, yet punchy cigar. Deep flavors and they give me a good buzz most of the time. The price is right if you buy a box of them from C/I. The boxpressing really make it fit snugly into your grip. Dark wrapper and fancy smancy wrapping make this cigar seem like a top shelf brand. Remeber, it is not how much you paid, but how much you enjoyed.... Super cigar UPDATE: I've had thse in the humi for about 9 months and they are just sooooo good now. I am impressed with how cool these stay now. I wonder if the box pressing afects that or not....less of a chimney effect? Anyway, I needed to update this one just because it has improved, even though my previous review was already gushing love for these. Try them!

Unbelievable pricing for this smooth and slow burning beauty. Great flavor, fantastic construction and looks, along with that awesome box press make this one of my standbys.

This cigar is a smooth, yet punchy cigar. Deep flavors and they give me a good buzz most of the time. The price is right if you buy a box of them from C/I. The boxpressing really make it fit snugly into your grip. Dark wrapper and fancy smancy wrapping make this cigar seem like a top shelf brand. Remeber, it is not how much you paid, but how much you enjoyed....

Super cigar