Sparked up a VSG Robusto last night and was very impressed. I should say that this was my 4th try with the VSGs, never having been overly impressed before. My previous experiences have also been good, but have left me with the feeling that these may be a bit overrated. Its not that I felt the VSGs were bad or disappointing, just that for the price and hype, something was lacking. Anyway, I kept at these after enouragement from the group and others. The Robusto I had last night has been sleeping peacfully in my humidor for 4 months; all the other VSGs I've smoked had no time to rest. Not sure if that was the reason for the difference, or if its the size I liked (the others I have tried were the Tres Mystique, Torpedo, Spellbound, and Belicoso No. 1).
The Robusto (5.5 x 50) was very good. Sparked right up, burned very cleanly all the way down. easy draw. Lots of smoke. Really pleasent flavor, slightly sweet, very earthy, really nice long finish. A little floral on the exhale. Stick held its own all the way down. Very enjoyable and satisfying smoke. Good punch but not overbearing. Still don't know about the price:value relationship, but I'll definatley smoke a few more of these. Can envision that these might be nice when somehting heavier is not on the menu.
Anyone have any experience with the Enchantment (4.37 x 60)? Is that a Short Story mold?
The Robusto (5.5 x 50) was very good. Sparked right up, burned very cleanly all the way down. easy draw. Lots of smoke. Really pleasent flavor, slightly sweet, very earthy, really nice long finish. A little floral on the exhale. Stick held its own all the way down. Very enjoyable and satisfying smoke. Good punch but not overbearing. Still don't know about the price:value relationship, but I'll definatley smoke a few more of these. Can envision that these might be nice when somehting heavier is not on the menu.
Anyone have any experience with the Enchantment (4.37 x 60)? Is that a Short Story mold?
