5 Vegas
BigDan.
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Although i havent had too many cigars so far lets say around 6 or 7 but i have enough knowledge and a solid enough palette to effeciantly review this cigar. the 5 vegas are usually known for there more mild cigars that are a great smoke for a great price. here is my review on the 5 Vegas Gold
i took the cigar out with great anticipation ive been waiting a while to try this cigar and i figured this would be the perfect moment.
I took a pre-draw too make sure it wasnt plugged. the wrapper was a nice conneticut it wasnt sweet but it had a great flavor the draw had a faint taste of wood.
the light was great it burned unevenly for a little but that was my fault and easily fixed upon correction.
the first section of the cigar was incredible i was truly impressed there was a strong peanut or nut like smell that was sensational. but this faded about a quarter of the way through
then came the wood flavors but it wasnt very strong just a hint and this section was also toasty but it wasnt as strong as the begginning
the flavor then stayed consistant til about the 3 inch mark inches of the cigar. it seemed to get a little boring but it still tasted good. howver at around 2.3 inches i ran into multiple problems
maybe this is because im a inexperienced smoker but the taste was really charred and it definiatly was not over heated and the wrapper became very brittle and i had to peel it off. by then i was fed up with it and let it burn out.
overall this was one of the better cigars ive had i really enjoyed it i smoked this cigar for about a hour and 45 minutes. i definiatly got to experience some new flavors that i really enjoyed. i could see the 5 vegas Gold as a great morning or everyday cigar. It is great for an range of experience and i would definiatly recommend it i while try this cigar again in due time i wnt to sample some others first. i have some other 5 vegas cigars in my humi but im gna wait on those and try sum other brands, flavors, and etc.
i would say a 7.5/10 mayb even a 8 im not sure it was great though. let me know what you guys think about this cigar.
also im looking for a cigar with a sweeter wrapper but on the medium side i know the maduro wrappers are sweet but im always concerned that they will be too strong however i am aware that it is a common misconception
also i would appreciate the feedback on my review considering this is my first one and im sure there are mistakes here or there.
thnx
-Dan
i took the cigar out with great anticipation ive been waiting a while to try this cigar and i figured this would be the perfect moment.
I took a pre-draw too make sure it wasnt plugged. the wrapper was a nice conneticut it wasnt sweet but it had a great flavor the draw had a faint taste of wood.
the light was great it burned unevenly for a little but that was my fault and easily fixed upon correction.
the first section of the cigar was incredible i was truly impressed there was a strong peanut or nut like smell that was sensational. but this faded about a quarter of the way through
then came the wood flavors but it wasnt very strong just a hint and this section was also toasty but it wasnt as strong as the begginning
the flavor then stayed consistant til about the 3 inch mark inches of the cigar. it seemed to get a little boring but it still tasted good. howver at around 2.3 inches i ran into multiple problems
maybe this is because im a inexperienced smoker but the taste was really charred and it definiatly was not over heated and the wrapper became very brittle and i had to peel it off. by then i was fed up with it and let it burn out.
overall this was one of the better cigars ive had i really enjoyed it i smoked this cigar for about a hour and 45 minutes. i definiatly got to experience some new flavors that i really enjoyed. i could see the 5 vegas Gold as a great morning or everyday cigar. It is great for an range of experience and i would definiatly recommend it i while try this cigar again in due time i wnt to sample some others first. i have some other 5 vegas cigars in my humi but im gna wait on those and try sum other brands, flavors, and etc.
i would say a 7.5/10 mayb even a 8 im not sure it was great though. let me know what you guys think about this cigar.
also im looking for a cigar with a sweeter wrapper but on the medium side i know the maduro wrappers are sweet but im always concerned that they will be too strong however i am aware that it is a common misconception
also i would appreciate the feedback on my review considering this is my first one and im sure there are mistakes here or there.
thnx
-Dan
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that was actually wat i was looking for, i want a medium body the milds just dont do it for me
Connecticut wrapper cigars don't have to be mild. If you are looking for a medium body in a Conn. wrapper, I would suggest the Sol Cubano Connecticut. It is a little more full than the 5 Vegas Gold, but still has that characteristic Conn. wrapper flavor. I personally love both.
The 5 Miami is also a really nice cigar, but you're changing two things at once with that comparison (strength and wrapper).
As for the cracking wrapper, you probably need to let your cigars rest in the humidor a little longer. Even though ccom has humidified shipping, I still find that I need to let my new sticks rest for 1-4 weeks. It really cuts down on problems like the one you describe. 5 Vegas Gold has never given me trouble when I rest them sufficiently.
Indian Tabac. Nonpareil
i was really intrigued by this cigar and the small robusto seemed perfect for a early morning smoke. I was all hyped up i did my research and i was ready to go.
i go to cut the cigar and get ready for my dry draw. mayb i cut it wrong but i parely nicked the sucker and the whole thing unraveled on my ass. i also noticed that the wrapper was unraveling at the foot. the dry draw was nearly impossible it tasted super spicy and i had to try insanely hard. i got a paperclip to see if it was plugged but i was still incredibly disappointed.
anyways i go to light it and i have my technique down now so it was good about a 1/5 of the way the sucker started burning super uneven i found myself correcting this problem a few times
the taste was pleasant very mild it was good for the morning. a little toasty and a very very light nutty sent and flavor it stayed the same throughout tho which is fine bcuz i dont need a complex cigar to wake up to i just wanted to read the paper and my book.
it finished with a harsh flavor tht was unpleasany
i was a little disappointed with this cigar, once it was going it was great which was about a third of the way into it until about the last 2 and a half inches but it was just a hassel to deal with. i would try this again but i would be a little hesitant
If you're looking for sweetness from your wrapper, but the Flor de Oliva I mentioned is too far overboard, try out some cigars with the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Which cigars are these, you ask? Here are a few off the top of my head:
ccom Cuban Label
Playboy by Altadis
La Herencia Cubana
Oliva Special S
Trinidad
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992
La Flor Dominicana Ligero
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero
Rocky Patel Sun Grown
Punch Rare Corojo
my last review... Nording by Rocky Patel.
I'm not saying everyone has to, but I personally find the sweetened caps nasty. I had a Sol Cubano Sumatra earlier this week that nearly made me gag pre-light. Sweet is not my thing!
On the other hand, I have had a couple that were nice... In fact, the one Joe sent me that was sweetend with cognac... That was a damn fine smoke... The cap had just a touch of the cognac sweetness and it was VERY nice...
and a book and head off to starbucks. i have found that there tend to be many cigar enthusiasts at my local starbucks and its been a great conversation piece. any how.....
i get a vanilla latte and i take my seat prepared to just let go and relax
the first two cigars i pulled out just didnt seem right one had a wrapper issue where it was falling off and the other was super hard and i wanted to let it sit a little longer
this left me with a 5 vegas classic it seemed a little too soft but i wanted to give it a shot
the prelight was ok all though the wind did not **** help at all
the first draw was a little harsh, yes i did blow out and light it correctly, so i let it sit for about a minute or so until my next draw, well about the first 1/5 of the cigar had that bitter taste which wasnt too pleasant but i was determind to keep going.
well after the first 1/5 a leathery aroma and taste came through that was shocking yet pleasant
this led into a very tasty toasty flavor that i enjoyed greatly
the cigar had a lot of burn out issues but i really got the hang of cigars through smoking this one from my own personal preference for a draw and tasting to my own lighting technique and my overall smoking technique.
i wouldnt say this is a fantastic cigar but it was pretty good. the ring gauge was very small. i do have a bigger one in my humidor that i will let sit for a while.
i would give this a 6/10 it was good but i think there are way better medium bodied cigars with much less problems. i probably re-lit this one like 6 or 7 times
does anybody know why i might like these more? any suggestions? any thing similiar to a robusto that would be good to try? i also really like the medium bodied cigars. also what does it mean when reviews say a robust flavor?
Oliva O perfecto
Camacho 1962 Perfecto
Onyx Torbusto and Mini Belicoso
Rocky Patel Edge Missile
Rocky Patel 1990 Mini Belicoso
Gurkha Master's Select Perfecto #2
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1979
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel Gorda
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thank you for your help with the recomendations
Anyway, I'm suprised this hasn't been mentioned yet. It's not the size that counts, it's how you smoke it.
Ro - Boost - Oh
or
Ro - Bust - Oh
..... I say the first