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Old 12-12-2010, 05:28 AM   #1
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Viaje Holiday Blend '10 - Petite Robusto

I'm new to Viaje but have been favorably pressed by several of their cigars. I ordered two (2) samplers from new Havana Cigars - each came with three (3) each of the Petite Belicoso and Petite Robusto (hereinafter "PR").

The PR is a 4 x 54 Nicaraguan puro. It has a dark colorado wrapper, and is adorned with a single silver and olive-green band that reads "Viaje Holiday Blend." The construction is excellent - a flawless wrapper and a firm, very well rolled cigar. A little short for my tastes, but there you have it.

The PR lighted easily, though I needed a few touch-ups to get an even burn. It produces voluminous smoke upon lighting, with a surprisingly mild aroma and initial taste. The taste builds quickly, though, and is soon dark and pungent.

I smoked the PR for about 40 minutes. It's initial impression of mildness was deceiving. This is a strong , little cigar ... once burning it burned evenly and slowly. It also burned increasingly hotter, perhaps a result of its short length. It's finish also changed ... the first have very nice and deep, with a real presence in the palate that led me to wait patiently between puffs. The increasing heat made this noticeably less pleasant, however, and by the time I put it out I was not enjoying it as much as I did initially.

Still, this is a very nice smoke with a unique flavor profile worth trying if you can find one. As a brand I think Viaje is one to include in your rotation, As noted above, the construction and care with which these cigars are produced is readily apparent.

Numerical evaluation:

Appearance: 10/10
Construction: 10/10
Flavor: 15/20
Finish: 7/10
Smoking experience: 17/20
Aroma: 10/10
Overall impression: 17/20

Resultant Final Score: 86/100
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