The Kristoff Vengeance Robusto is a bold and flavorful cigar that lives up to its name. Vengeance is one of the Kristoff brand’s oldest lines. The original blend was re-branded from Vengeance to GC Signature Series back in 2011, then in 2018 Glen Case announced at TAA that the Vengeance line would be making a return, with a slightly different blend. The original blend (now GC Signature Series) featured a Brazilian maduro wrapper, Indonesian binder and had some Honduran tobacco in the filler.
Here’s a breakdown:
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican
Strength: Medium-Full
Flavor Profile: rich notes of dark roast espresso bean, sweet mocha, graham cracker, spice, and a long creamy cocoa finish
Review:
This cigar packs a punch. The initial flavors are intense, with a strong blast of pepper and coffee. The smoke is thick and the draw is generally good, though it can be a bit snug at times. As the cigar progresses, notes of sweet mocha, graham cracker, with pepper still in the background, finished with a long creamy cocoa finish. Burn line had to be touched up twice, ash stayed on and was a nice grey, white colour.
Important Note: The Vengeance can be quite strong, especially for those not accustomed to full-bodied cigars. The initial pepper spice can be quite intense to the point i sneezed a couple of times.
Overall:
The Kristoff Vengeance Robusto is a cigar for experienced smokers who enjoy bold flavors and a strong nicotine kick. It’s a powerful smoke that delivers a memorable experience, but it’s not for the faint of heart. I recommend trying a single before committing to a box, as the intensity of the spice may not be to everyone’s liking.
Brought from Gqtobaccos.com in England £16.70
Written by Gaz @rocky_cigar-n_pipe_review
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Music that was playing as i was doing the review:
Weiss= Feel My Needs
W.A.S.P= When The levee Breaks
Skindred= Gimme That Boom
Bruce Springsteen= Born In The USA
AC/DC= Witch’s Spell
Audioslave= Exploder
Metallica= Shadows Follow
All songs available on Spotify to listen to.