5 Vegas Limitada (2008 & 2009) Belicoso

Kreth · 11-29-2009, 09:20 PM

I got both of these sticks in a bomb from McSmokey. I thought it would be fun to do a head-to-head review.

Humidor time: Just under 2 months

Prelight: Construction looked nice on both sticks. Wrappers were oily. Prelight draw was a bit tight on the 2008, moderate on the 2009. Both tasted of earth, coffee, and leather.

Burn: The 2008 had some serious burn issues. Several touchups were required. The 2009 burned much better, requiring only a single touchup. Ash was nice and solid on the 2009, but so flaky on the 2008 at a few points it looked like I was smoking a pine cone. Draw was perfect on the 2009, with the 2008 I ended up having to clip down below the cap to deal with a progressively tighter draw starting in the middle third. Burn time for both sticks was about an hour and a half.

Flavor: Both sticks prominently featured coffee, earth, and leather in the flavor profile, with a subtle hint of sweetness. For the 2008 it was quite light, like honey; where the 2009 was darker, more like brown sugar. Both had a decent amount of spice, the 2009 had a slight bit more kick.

Summary: I enjoyed the flavors of both sticks. If I had to pick one or the other, I'd go with the 2009. But, burn issues aside, both were decent smokes.
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G G · 11-29-2009, 09:23 PM

Nice review.

OHRD · 11-30-2009, 09:48 AM

Great job, I love the 5 Vegas but haven't had any of the limitadas

Skywalker · 11-30-2009, 04:51 PM

Jeff, Your review is spot on!!!

Thanks for the review!!!

I prefer the '08 as a morning cigar, while the '09 is more of a full bodied cigar!!!

I like the '08 for flavor and the '09 for a nice buzz!!!

Montano · 11-30-2009, 05:47 PM

Thanks, I'll add 5 Vegas to my shopping list.

11-29-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	5 Vegas Limitada (2008 & 2009) Belicoso I got both of these sticks in a bomb from McSmokey. I thought it would be fun to do a head-to-head review. Humidor time: Just under 2 months Prelight: Construction looked nice on both sticks. Wrappers were oily. Prelight draw was a bit tight on the 2008, moderate on the 2009. Both tasted of earth, coffee, and leather. Burn: The 2008 had some serious burn issues. Several touchups were required. The 2009 burned much better, requiring only a single touchup. Ash was nice and solid on the 2009, but so flaky on the 2008 at a few points it looked like I was smoking a pine cone. Draw was perfect on the 2009, with the 2008 I ended up having to clip down below the cap to deal with a progressively tighter draw starting in the middle third. Burn time for both sticks was about an hour and a half. Flavor: Both sticks prominently featured coffee, earth, and leather in the flavor profile, with a subtle hint of sweetness. For the 2008 it was quite light, like honey; where the 2009 was darker, more like brown sugar. Both had a decent amount of spice, the 2009 had a slight bit more kick. Summary: I enjoyed the flavors of both sticks. If I had to pick one or the other, I'd go with the 2009. But, burn issues aside, both were decent smokes. Posted via Mobile Device

11-29-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: 5 Vegas Limitada (2008 & 2009) Belicoso Nice review.

11-30-2009, 09:48 AM	#3
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: 5 Vegas Limitada (2008 & 2009) Belicoso Great job, I love the 5 Vegas but haven't had any of the limitadas __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

11-30-2009, 04:51 PM	#4
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 5 Vegas Limitada (2008 & 2009) Belicoso Jeff, Your review is spot on!!! Thanks for the review!!! I prefer the '08 as a morning cigar, while the '09 is more of a full bodied cigar!!! I like the '08 for flavor and the '09 for a nice buzz!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-30-2009, 05:47 PM	#5
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: 5 Vegas Limitada (2008 & 2009) Belicoso Thanks, I'll add 5 Vegas to my shopping list. __________________