Viaje Platino Reserva Double Torpedo

[jerseyjay]

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This week we are taking a look at Viaje Platino Reserva Double Torpedo, or for those who prefer acronyms, VPR DT. This is one of the latest ‘macro’ releases from Andre Farkas of Viaje and a follow-up to 2010 Viaje Platino Reserva #6. Viaje Platino Reserva DT 5packs were available as pre-release via Tobacco Grove in limited quantity. As expected after the announcement, Viaje followers brought Tobacco Grove’s website to its knees and were unable to place online orders. I was fortunate enough to lay my hands on a nutritious 10pack. Without further ado, I present to you – A Tripple Band Monster

Considering my artistic skills, I would like to call out Andre’s design team and point out the chaotic band look that was created around the cigar. Although I can appreciate color wheel contrast, from purpose and color perspective, this cigar would have looked a lot classier with one of the LE bands. Moving on to the actual cigar. Pre-light inspection: well applied wrapper, blended seams, one noticeable vein, double torpedo (* both ends closed), overall visual appearance / construction – flawless. I cut both ends with my trusty Palio cutter. In burning department, fairly tight ash falling off in 3/4″ inch dark-grey chunks. Slightly wavy burn line which corrected itself multiple times throughout the experience. As for as flavors, if I was to label this cigar with one identifier, I would say – SPICE throughout the entire cigar. Second would be woodiness with hints of chocolate and nuttiness. Definitely some bitterness in all three parts.


Overall, good cigar but in my humble opinion, not box worthy, especially considering the price tag. I will let the rest of the pack rest for few more months to see if the cigar will mature, drop the bitterness and balance a bit more.

[kelmac07]

These look yummy!!

[jsnake]

Now I need to find some of these. Thanks for the pics. They look great.

[TBone]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

These look yummy!!

[Bill86]

Never seen those Viajes before, damn they look good

[jerseyjay]

Thanks guys !

Originally Posted by Bill86

Never seen those Viajes before, damn they look good

Yes. Those were available for quick second and now are delayed. I got mine HERE

[burnem]

Originally Posted by jsnake

Now I need to find some of these. Thanks for the pics. They look great.

If you don't have them already you can forget it. I love the Viaje Reserva but they are so damn hard to find. Talk about limited release these are the definition which sucks because they are really good. Was lucky enough to pick up some of the VPR 6 that just came out.

[Angry_Pirate]

Wow! great review looks great!!, I picked up a Satori while on vacation. But there are no Viaje dealers in Indiana so I have to mail order them that pretty much counts me out of the limited editions

[gnukfu]

3 bands equals 3 chances for me to screw up the wrapper when I remove em hehe

[Bax]

Originally Posted by gnukfu

3 bands equals 3 chances for me to screw up the wrapper when I remove em hehe

What??? Didn't you know that it's OK to smoke the bands too? It's part 2 of the rule of 3's.

I NEED some of those!!!!!

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by burnem

If you don't have them already you can forget it. I love the Viaje Reserva but they are so damn hard to find. Talk about limited release these are the definition which sucks because they are really good. Was lucky enough to pick up some of the VPR 6 that just came out.

Originally Posted by Duke9192

I NEED some of those!!!!!

FYI Fullers Pullers has these, the VOR DT, TNT/C4, Summerfest, 50/50 still in stock

[kelmac07]

Isn't that a pic of the Viaje Oro Reserva and not the Viaje Platino Reserva? The Oro has the Gold band and the Plantino has the black band.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Isn't that a pic of the Viaje Oro Reserva and not the Viaje Platino Reserva? The Oro has the Gold band and the Plantino has the black band.

the Viaje logo band is greenish black and silver in this pic i think

[kelmac07]

Here are two pictures of the Oro line and the Platino line...distinct difference in the Black (Platino) and the Gold (Oro) bands.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Here are two pictures of the Oro line and the Platino line...distinct difference in the Black (Platino) and the Gold (Oro) bands.

Strange. the Pic in the OP is like a mixture. It's got the green from the oro in ur pic but the silver from the platino...
Edit: is that the platino in your pic of the Double Edged Sword?

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Strange. the Pic in the OP is like a mixture. It's got the green from the oro in ur pic but the silver from the platino...

Hell...I'm color blind to begin with. I always have to ask Barry which one it is.

[emopunker2004]

: is that the platino in your pic of the Double Edged Sword? it looks like the pic of the DES

[kelmac07]

Doubled Edged Sword...which is based on the Platino line (Exclusivo).

Hell maybe the Exclusivo line is black and the Platino line is the greenish.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Doubled Edged Sword...which is based on the Platino line (Exclusivo).

ok. i think the 2011 VPR has the 3 bands like the Oro in ur pic. The pic in the OP is silver not gold. but it looks green and silver not gold and silver