Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size...

Thrak · 11-19-2009, 06:01 PM

seriously, how many sizes of 5Vegas Series 'A' do they need?

Just got my CI catalog and they have added ANOTHER size... called the AAA.

So now they have:
5.5x55
5x52
5x56

In addition to 7 other sizes... so 10 sizes for a single blend... does that seem a bit overboard??

weak_link · 11-19-2009, 06:02 PM

Shame it's not even a good smoke.

SmokinApe · 11-19-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

Shame it's not even a good smoke.

It's a very popular smoke...

11-19-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

It's a very popular smoke...

That does not make it good.

11-19-2009, 07:14 PM

reminds me of a humorous story about Rocky Patel...

when he finds discolored cigars, he creates a new blend rather than throw them out.....

11-21-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

reminds me of a humorous story about Rocky Patel...

when he finds discolored cigars, he creates a new blend rather than throw them out.....

Funny but most likely true.

kelmac07 · 11-19-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

That does not make it good.

With you here Darrell!!

yourchoice · 11-19-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

That does not make it good.

But being popular does make it reasonable to expand the line.

SmokinApe · 11-20-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

But being popular does make it reasonable to expand the line.

Zackly... And isn't "good" a subjective term? I would suspect they sell so many because people, at least some, feel they are "good"...

Kreth · 11-19-2009, 06:11 PM

That's all it is, a vitola? I thought it was a new blend.

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Thrak · 11-19-2009, 06:16 PM

Is it a new blend? If so, why the same name?

akumushi · 11-19-2009, 06:16 PM

I got one of the other vitolas in a blind taste test and was pleasantly surprised. They're not a bad smoke. On the other hand, I need another 50+RG cigar like I need a hole in the head. When will they learn?

11-19-2009, 07:21 PM

I really wanted to like 5 Vegas. I have smoked the A, Gold, Classic, Miami and I thought they were all junk. Just because their popular does not make them good. A lot of cigar smokers I know, just smoke cigars to smoke cigars. They're not out smoking for flavor and taste. I smoke for flavor and taste.

systm · 11-19-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I really wanted to like 5 Vegas. I have smoked the A, Gold, Classic, Miami and I thought they were all junk. Just because their popular does not make them good. A lot of cigar smokers I know, just smoke cigars to smoke cigars. They're not out smoking for flavor and taste. I smoke for flavor and taste.

I have to agree with you there, With only exception being that they are cheap smokes, so if I'm low on funds I can get a bunch to last a while. They are quite a bit overrated, I think they just tried to ride the Name dropping to get sales going.

Kreth · 11-19-2009, 07:54 PM

I've liked the Classic, Relic, and CSII. The As have been very inconsistent, and the Golds were like smoking air.
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Dunkel · 11-19-2009, 07:55 PM

AAA Is a different blend. I like the 5 Vegas A, Miamai, CSII, and Classic. I'll try a AAA if I get the chance.

Kreth · 11-19-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

AAA Is a different blend. I like the 5 Vegas A, Miamai, CSII, and Classic. I'll try a AAA if I get the chance.

If it's a new blend I'll probably try it. I've pretty much given up on the As, though.
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weak_link · 11-19-2009, 08:37 PM

Miami's are worth smoking imho and I think the Gold's are better than CAO's if you are into connies.

neoflex · 11-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Only blend from the brand that I enjoy is the Miami and I will only pick them up if I can score a deal on C-Bid otherwise I'll pass on them. I like them for smoking in the car when I can't pay as much attention to a smoke.

11-20-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

... so 10 sizes for a single blend... does that seem a bit overboard??

El Rey Del Mundo (NC)

try to keep a straight face.

11-19-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... seriously, how many sizes of 5Vegas Series 'A' do they need? Just got my CI catalog and they have added ANOTHER size... called the AAA. So now they have: 5.5x55 5x52 5x56 In addition to 7 other sizes... so 10 sizes for a single blend... does that seem a bit overboard??

11-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... Shame it's not even a good smoke.

11-19-2009, 07:14 PM	#5
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... reminds me of a humorous story about Rocky Patel... when he finds discolored cigars, he creates a new blend rather than throw them out.....

11-19-2009, 06:11 PM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... That's all it is, a vitola? I thought it was a new blend. Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2009, 06:16 PM	#11
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... Is it a new blend? If so, why the same name?

11-19-2009, 06:16 PM	#12
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... I got one of the other vitolas in a blind taste test and was pleasantly surprised. They're not a bad smoke. On the other hand, I need another 50+RG cigar like I need a hole in the head. When will they learn? __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

11-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... I really wanted to like 5 Vegas. I have smoked the A, Gold, Classic, Miami and I thought they were all junk. Just because their popular does not make them good. A lot of cigar smokers I know, just smoke cigars to smoke cigars. They're not out smoking for flavor and taste. I smoke for flavor and taste.

11-19-2009, 07:54 PM	#15
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... I've liked the Classic, Relic, and CSII. The As have been very inconsistent, and the Golds were like smoking air. Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2009, 07:55 PM	#16
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... AAA Is a different blend. I like the 5 Vegas A, Miamai, CSII, and Classic. I'll try a AAA if I get the chance. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

11-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#18
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... Miami's are worth smoking imho and I think the Gold's are better than CAO's if you are into connies.

11-20-2009, 09:36 AM	#19
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Thank goodness they added ANOTHER size... Only blend from the brand that I enjoy is the Miami and I will only pick them up if I can score a deal on C-Bid otherwise I'll pass on them. I like them for smoking in the car when I can't pay as much attention to a smoke. __________________