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Mraia Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 10:08 AM EST
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Does anybody smoke these? I have not, and likely wont. There is something about the name, or whatever, that I find annoying (yeah I know first world problems and all that)
I just wonder if they are any good.
corey sellers Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 10:14 AM EST
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Smoked alot of them when I started. Have not had one in a few years now. Will not be buying any unless something goes really bad for me.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 10:49 AM EST
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5 Vegas?

Everybody knows they're the Dodge/Chrysler of Cigars.
Mraia Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 11:48 AM EST
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I didn’t know that.
DonJaime Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 12:15 PM EST
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DrMaddVibe wrote:
5 Vegas?

Everybody knows they're the Dodge/Chrysler of Cigars.


And yet, they are still enjoyable. If you like a fuller flavor and maduros, try a 5pack of the series A.

I had a Lancero of the original blend yesterday, and its the kind of cigar that does not demand any attention, just lets you know its there once in a while. Good tobacco/leather flavors with a bit of spice on the finish.
LeeBot Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 12:24 PM EST
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Yeah, I smoke them some. The classic, some of the maduro, Nicaragua. Overall, I've found them to have good construction.
tonygraz Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 12:38 PM EST
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I've smoked a lot of them and I still smoke them from time to time. They are a decent yard gar, but of the 30 variations I have smoked I can't recommend one that I would consider a good cigar,
Stogie1020 Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 1:18 PM EST
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Mraia wrote:
Does anybody smoke these? I have not, and likely wont. There is something about the name, or whatever, that I find annoying (yeah I know first world problems and all that)
I just wonder if they are any good.

Give us an idea of three or four cigars you currently enjoy. I am sure the fine gentlemen here can make some CBid auction recommendations based on your current likes.
corey sellers Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 1:23 PM EST
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The cask was a decent cigar if I remember correctly.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 1:27 PM EST
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DonJaime wrote:
And yet, they are still enjoyable.


So is driving an Aries or Pacer. It'll get ya where ya want to go but really, wouldn't you want to go in style?

Life is too damned short to smoke "ify" cigars.
delta1 Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 3:00 PM EST
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been a buncha years since I was just getting into "real" cigars, and leaving the Acids and Javas behind...started by getting "affordable" stuff and 5 Vegas were certainly that...

iirc, the Cask Strength and the Triple A were ok...the others were merely meh, to a nooby palate...not good enough to get some now to see if they've improved over the years

might have a 10+ year old Cask Strength or a Triple A buried somewhere...

at the time, Ramon Bueso and Brickhouse cigars seemed to be a better bang for the buck
Palama Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 3:15 PM EST
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corey sellers wrote:
Smoked alot of them when I started. Have not had one in a few years now. Will not be buying any unless something goes really bad for me.


NO! Scared

Don’t do it Corey! Shame on you

Iffin’ you ever get to that point, Jamie will start a GoFundMe page so that you can continue to buy your OX, Padron Annis, Tat LEs, etc., and not stoop so low! d'oh!
Mraia Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:04 PM EST
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Thanks guys. I was just curious since I never see them mentioned around here, but they are all over the place.
I may try one, just out of curiosity.
As I write this I’m on a Macanudo M. It’s nice. Little coffee, chocolate and some spice. Not like an Acid which is over the top ( though I DO like a Kuba here and there), this is very mellow.
I would do these again.
Stogie1020 Offline
#14 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:14 PM EST
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CAO Brazilia Gol! and be done with it.
Mraia Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:19 PM EST
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CAO Brazilia is a beauty, Stogie! I have a few on hand and always enjoy. Your preaching to the choir, friend!
Stogie1020 Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:23 PM EST
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If you enjoy the Gol!, try to pick up a 5-pack of JdN Antano 1970 if you haven't already tried them.
tonygraz Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:29 PM EST
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I was not impressed with the Cask, even liked it less than some of the others. Bueso's stuff is not what it used to be, but I am not aging them as much as I used to.
ZRX1200 Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:55 PM EST
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The “A” maduro coronas used to be a very serviceable cigar, and the original AAA that came in one vitola were really good for the money, when they started doing other vitolas they just didn’t taste the same to me and I quit buying them. The originals were *meh* not terrible and the Gold was a decent Connie but those aren’t my bag baby. Good for a handout cigar for a non-cigar person (read mooch)
corey sellers Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:56 PM EST
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Don't worry Conan , I am not planning on it got a plenty to last me.
corey sellers Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 4:56 PM EST
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Still buying also
ZRX1200 Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 5:01 PM EST
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I’m watching you Corey, don’t you damn dare to herf with a zombie or wear a tank top.
Tiver Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 8:02 PM EST
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Gotta start somewhere. A fiver of 5 Vegas Classic robusto go for about 1.25 a stick or less.

Seems most here have an opinion on 5 Vegas. I didn't read about anyone losing their **** from smoking one.

I say pick up a fiver and smoke for yourself. Worst case you end up with a few leftover to pass out when you smoke with buds who would be just as happy with a Backwoods. And you might actually find it's a passable smoke at this point in your development. Or maybe a few months down the road. You won't have anything to build on if you let everyone else do the smoking.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 9:01 PM EST
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5 Vegas AAA is good I like the box pressed one (romusto)
The 5 Vegas gold anniversary is very good

I smoke the classic and gold once in a while. They’ll smoke nothing great but I’ll smoke the last of them I have. I like the toro size better than the lancero in the classic blend.
Abrignac Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 9:15 PM EST
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Mraia wrote:
Does anybody smoke these? I have not, and likely wont. There is something about the name, or whatever, that I find annoying (yeah I know first world problems and all that)
I just wonder if they are any good.


Life is too short to smoke chitty cigars. YMMV
KingoftheCove Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 9:52 PM EST
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Seriously?!

5 Vegas suq

-Wheel
Sunoverbeach Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 9:58 PM EST
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Tried some Series A back in the beginning. It was good at the time, but doubt I'd go back to it. I remember a 5V Limitada from stinger (pretty sure) that was purty good.
LeeBot Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2023, 11:10 PM EST
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Tiver wrote:

I say pick up a fiver and smoke for yourself. Worst case you end up with a few leftover to pass out when you smoke with buds who would be just as happy with a Backwoods. And you might actually find it's a passable smoke at this point in your development. Or maybe a few months down the road. You won't have anything to build on if you let everyone else do the smoking.

Yep.
BuckyB93 Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 12:08 AM EST
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I keep a stash of the 5 Vegas Series A on hand (Anomaly - corona size, and the Artisan - robusto size). For a $2.00 cigar, I don't think they are a bad choice compared to other $2 smokes.

I like them for an inexpensive smoke to spark up every now and again. Smoked them a lot while doing yard work, fishing, hiking and for handing out to others that are not "real" cigar smokers (they look fancy with the cedar wrap). The triple A's and the Cask Strength ones also fall into that category (inexpensive, full bodied).

Tried the Classic and the Gold but they didn't fit my profile.
BuckyB93 Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 12:09 AM EST
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Twenty NINE!
BuckyB93 Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 12:17 AM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
If you enjoy the Gol!, try to pick up a 5-pack of JdN Antano 1970 if you haven't already tried them.


+1

and the Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo

(I'm a sucker for Nicaraguan tobacco)
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 1:21 AM EST
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The 5 Vegas anniversary gold is a perdomo rolled smoke. Reminds me of the champagne. It’s not like the others. The triple a is pretty surprising for the price. I take it over the Gol! I smoke the gol!
LeeBot Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 10:07 AM EST
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I don't even know you anymore.
KingoftheCove Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2023, 10:50 AM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
I don't even know you anymore.

Ha!

The Triple A Lancero Special Run many years ago was decent……….mostly.
The annual Limitadas were OK as well.
The Cask Strength? Oooph!! Kinda rough around the edges….
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