MindRiot
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Ok Guys I normally do not post reviews because I sort of suck at it but here it goes anyway.
This cigar is a pre-release (set for a late June release) after opening the box and looking at the cigar I didn't even give it time to rest in my humidor from shipping. This cigar is going out to only the top Viaje Accounts and only 55 boxes of each blend will be produced, so 55 boxes of Oro and 55 boxes of Platino. Each cedar cabinet box comes with 50 of these bad boys in it and the sizes are 5 1/4 x 52 for the Oro and a 6 x 50 for the Platino. So I am reviewing the Platino blend and size. Sorry I have had several glasses of Rum while getting pictures ready so this may be a cluster.
Viaje Platino²
6 x 50
Wrapper- 1999 Corojo Nicaraguan
Binder- Nicaraguan
Filler-Nicaraguan
Ok so the pre-light flavor was that signature well aged Nicaraguan Earthy flavor with a hint of spice. After clipping both ends (due to the cigar being a true Perfecto) I quickly took a draw from it and a nice spice/pepper pre-light flavor came through. I could tell this Viaje was not going to taste like the regular line due to the shape and size. Once lit the cigar burned awesome btw, but the flavor I was familiar with was enhanced by this shape. Maybe it was the time of day or the possible excitement of the pre-release cigar but the flavor, strength and complexity was kicked up a notch. About a inch into the cigar a real cinnamon pepper flavor starting coming through and I knew I was in for a treat. You know you are smoking a quality cigar when less than half way through you have about 10 customers comment on the great smell of the cigar. They all asked where they were in the humidor so I walked them in and showed them where they WILL BE ( I'm evil that way hehe) then explained what the deal was and how I have this one.
Ok so fast forward to half way down, all I can say is WoW wish I had another 1 so I could try again on Tuesday. The complexity of the cigar really started to kick in, no longer is the cinnamon pepper there but the real earthy natural tobacco was on the front of flavors. Everyone knows the story of Viaje and where they are made but just in case here it is
(Hand-crafted in the Casa Fernandez factory, Platino is a medium-bodied cigar boasting a dark and oily Corojo 99 cover leaf. Beneath this leaf, a complex, Cuban-seed mixture of Nicaraguan grade "A" long-leaf tobaccos are secured within two bold Nicaraguan binders. Each cigar is finished with a Cuban triple cap, delivering a rich and hearty array of flavors, including leather, roasted coffee and spice.)
I can honestly say while smoke this cigar to the very end it never got bitter and only improved on flavor and complexity. The leather, coffee and spice started about 3/4 in and it really finished like I had smoked 3 similar cigars. I love when you smoke a cigar and it transitions in 3 or 4 stages and this one hit the spot. Also keep in mind I had smoked about 4 cigars prior to this and only drank water while smoking it. Sorry for the odd review but I think the rum may have gotten the best of me by now. Below are some pictures.
Enjoy,
KP
This cigar is a pre-release (set for a late June release) after opening the box and looking at the cigar I didn't even give it time to rest in my humidor from shipping. This cigar is going out to only the top Viaje Accounts and only 55 boxes of each blend will be produced, so 55 boxes of Oro and 55 boxes of Platino. Each cedar cabinet box comes with 50 of these bad boys in it and the sizes are 5 1/4 x 52 for the Oro and a 6 x 50 for the Platino. So I am reviewing the Platino blend and size. Sorry I have had several glasses of Rum while getting pictures ready so this may be a cluster.
Viaje Platino²
6 x 50
Wrapper- 1999 Corojo Nicaraguan
Binder- Nicaraguan
Filler-Nicaraguan
Ok so the pre-light flavor was that signature well aged Nicaraguan Earthy flavor with a hint of spice. After clipping both ends (due to the cigar being a true Perfecto) I quickly took a draw from it and a nice spice/pepper pre-light flavor came through. I could tell this Viaje was not going to taste like the regular line due to the shape and size. Once lit the cigar burned awesome btw, but the flavor I was familiar with was enhanced by this shape. Maybe it was the time of day or the possible excitement of the pre-release cigar but the flavor, strength and complexity was kicked up a notch. About a inch into the cigar a real cinnamon pepper flavor starting coming through and I knew I was in for a treat. You know you are smoking a quality cigar when less than half way through you have about 10 customers comment on the great smell of the cigar. They all asked where they were in the humidor so I walked them in and showed them where they WILL BE ( I'm evil that way hehe) then explained what the deal was and how I have this one.
Ok so fast forward to half way down, all I can say is WoW wish I had another 1 so I could try again on Tuesday. The complexity of the cigar really started to kick in, no longer is the cinnamon pepper there but the real earthy natural tobacco was on the front of flavors. Everyone knows the story of Viaje and where they are made but just in case here it is
(Hand-crafted in the Casa Fernandez factory, Platino is a medium-bodied cigar boasting a dark and oily Corojo 99 cover leaf. Beneath this leaf, a complex, Cuban-seed mixture of Nicaraguan grade "A" long-leaf tobaccos are secured within two bold Nicaraguan binders. Each cigar is finished with a Cuban triple cap, delivering a rich and hearty array of flavors, including leather, roasted coffee and spice.)
I can honestly say while smoke this cigar to the very end it never got bitter and only improved on flavor and complexity. The leather, coffee and spice started about 3/4 in and it really finished like I had smoked 3 similar cigars. I love when you smoke a cigar and it transitions in 3 or 4 stages and this one hit the spot. Also keep in mind I had smoked about 4 cigars prior to this and only drank water while smoking it. Sorry for the odd review but I think the rum may have gotten the best of me by now. Below are some pictures.
Enjoy,
KP
I actually thought the Platino was a little too mild for my palate, enjoying the Oro better due to its extra strength. This sounds like it may just be the perfect fit, possibly somewhere in between? Gorgeous cigar, excellent review! Thanks!
