5 Vegas – Series ‘A’

michael88n · 02-24-2009, 04:28 PM

Yay! My package arrived today in the mail. It’s only 6,000 miles to my B&M, so it’s a nice day when smokes come in.

One of the things that I’ve been looking forward to is a 5-er of these Cincos that I’ve been wanting to try. These smokes are 5.5 x 55 which makes it an “Apotheosis” - No clue what that word means. I’ll have to look it up later. Out of the cello it looks great. Seamless wrapper and no veins are noticeable. Initial smell is like… dark roasted/toasted coffee beans. It smells strong. And it’s dark with a shiny band. It looks cool.

I punch a hole in the end and take a pre-light draw. Niiice! It’s a box press and feels kind of funny in my fingers. Not funny/bad, but funny/clucky. It lights quite well, and right away I get that dark gray start of ash.

First couple of puffs are awesome! I get loads of thick smoke. Pleasant and almost creamy. It starts off mild to medium. The toasty flavor comes out right away. The spice is almost an afterthought. Kind of like a “hey, how ya doin’?!”

About half way though the spice takes a slightly more active role in the flavor. The toastiness is mixed with the roasted coffee and cocoa, but it’s not overwhelming. This is a very relaxing cigar. The ash was dark and stayed on for two inches before I knocked it off. I would have left it on longer, but I’ve already spilled hot sauce on my shirt at lunch time. Even towards the end, it never burned hot. I did get a little wood scent, but I had to reach for it.

This cigar never got beyond medium in strength. That’s not a bad thing. Kind of like a Guinness Draught. It looks dark and strong, but it’s really dark and smooth. And it goes down like a dream. A one hour and 20 minute dream. I finished it, and 20 minutes later wanted another one. But I’ll let the others rest in the ‘dor for a bit. There’s a few more that I want to try first.

And here’s a question I want to ask: When I’m finished smoking a good cigar, I don’t wash my hands for a while so I can smell my fingers (Jeez. You had to go there, didn’t you…). Does anyone else do that? Is there a word for that? I love the smell that this Cinco left on my hands. It’s a toasted chocolate coffee smell and it’s great. Doesn’t even smell like a cigar.

And I just looked the word Apothesis: "model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal". I know that the ones I have now won’t last long. And I’ll be buying more soon.

Cheers,
Michael

And that is my fourth review.

Kreth · 02-24-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael88n

And here’s a question I want to ask: When I’m finished smoking a good cigar, I don’t wash my hands for a while so I can smell my fingers (Jeez. You had to go there, didn’t you…). Does anyone else do that? Is there a word for that? I love the smell that this Cinco left on my hands. It’s a toasted chocolate coffee smell and it’s great. Doesn’t even smell like a cigar.

LOL, I do the same thing after a really good cigar.
Thanks for the review, I'll have to give this stick another try.

Skywalker · 02-24-2009, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

I was wondering about the Apotheosis!

My favorite of the series is the Apex which is also boxpressed!!!!

michael88n · 02-25-2009, 12:41 AM

I posted the hand sniffing question on another thread. The responses started heading south, as I kind of thought they would, and it appears that about 25% of responders and are hand sniffers also.

02-25-2009, 06:18 AM

Thanks for the review. I really like this line a lot. And I come from a long line of finger sniffers.

G G · 02-25-2009, 08:22 AM

Thanks for the review, and I too love these cigars.

michael88n · 02-25-2009, 02:12 PM

I just read some other reviews of this stogie and noticed that others had noticed a stronger body and ranked it medium to full. Granted, I've only had one, but I thought it was milder than that. Would any of you rated this medium to full?

Cheers,
Michael

Cenookie · 02-25-2009, 10:15 PM

Nice review, you're right on with the flavors. I like the Archtype (toro), I would rank them as Med. I gave one to a coworker who claimed he only smoked full body smokes, he loved them. On a side note I'm waiting on a box that I scored on the Devil Site.

eber · 02-26-2009, 10:43 AM

I have a box of the Archetypes sitting in the humi, smoked one and found it very nice especially for the price (got it from the devil site)

02-26-2009, 06:15 PM

These sticks can be gotten for about $40/box on C-bid (according to the CHIMP searchable database.)

02-27-2009, 12:47 AM

Mmm... can't wait to try these.

Thanks for the review.

michael88n · 02-27-2009, 01:11 AM

greenwit,
Thanks for the heads-up. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Cheers,
Michael

02-27-2009, 01:19 AM

Yes great review!! I love the A series I would have to call it my everyday stick. They are so good and I like everyone of them but I am partial to the box press or the Atomic and for the price it is worth stocking up on them. My bro Elderboy just bombed me with a 5er from CI what a pal!!
Josh

eber · 02-27-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenwit

These sticks can be gotten for about $40/box on C-bid (according to the CHIMP searchable database.)

very true I got my box for $37

02-27-2009, 03:23 PM

Yup..I'm a finger sniffer too!

Here's a thing for you, can you nail the smell from your fingers..can you describe it properly? I can't but whatever it is I love it!

Thanks for the review.

357 · 03-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Good review. My fav is the Apocolypse 6x60. I've yet to have a bad Cinco Vegas Series A. I've smoked two or three bundles because the Apocs don't come in a box.

I tend to agree with you they are a medium body smoke. I wouldn't say mild per se, but the wonderful maduro wrapper does help mellow it a little.

Oh yeah, and I have to admit I am a finger sniffer. It's like a echo of the cigar you just enjoyed.

michael88n · 03-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 357

Oh yeah, and I have to admit I am a finger sniffer. It's like a echo of the cigar you just enjoyed.

Mike,
I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but you nailed it.

Cheers,
Michael

WildBlueSooner · 03-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Smoked one the other day. I enjoyed it a lot. A great affordable smoke! Thanks for the review.

MarkinAZ · 03-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Hello Michael,

And thank you for your service to our great country

Excellent review and input on the double nickle. Ah, and yes, guess I can be included in the "finger sniffing pole" too. Its just f****-A great though isn't it?

Thrak · 03-06-2009, 09:11 PM

just finished a robusto sized (apothesis?) ... man they're good..

out of a dozen of so I've had of these, I've only had 1 bad one.... totally absolutely plugged.

But the one tonight was AWESOME... I nubbed it until I burned my fingers lol

02-24-2009, 04:28 PM	#1
michael88n Finger Sniffer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: PNW Posts: 166 Trading: (3)	5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Yay! My package arrived today in the mail. It’s only 6,000 miles to my B&M, so it’s a nice day when smokes come in. One of the things that I’ve been looking forward to is a 5-er of these Cincos that I’ve been wanting to try. These smokes are 5.5 x 55 which makes it an “Apotheosis” - No clue what that word means. I’ll have to look it up later. Out of the cello it looks great. Seamless wrapper and no veins are noticeable. Initial smell is like… dark roasted/toasted coffee beans. It smells strong. And it’s dark with a shiny band. It looks cool. I punch a hole in the end and take a pre-light draw. Niiice! It’s a box press and feels kind of funny in my fingers. Not funny/bad, but funny/clucky. It lights quite well, and right away I get that dark gray start of ash. First couple of puffs are awesome! I get loads of thick smoke. Pleasant and almost creamy. It starts off mild to medium. The toasty flavor comes out right away. The spice is almost an afterthought. Kind of like a “hey, how ya doin’?!” About half way though the spice takes a slightly more active role in the flavor. The toastiness is mixed with the roasted coffee and cocoa, but it’s not overwhelming. This is a very relaxing cigar. The ash was dark and stayed on for two inches before I knocked it off. I would have left it on longer, but I’ve already spilled hot sauce on my shirt at lunch time. Even towards the end, it never burned hot. I did get a little wood scent, but I had to reach for it. This cigar never got beyond medium in strength. That’s not a bad thing. Kind of like a Guinness Draught. It looks dark and strong, but it’s really dark and smooth. And it goes down like a dream. A one hour and 20 minute dream. I finished it, and 20 minutes later wanted another one. But I’ll let the others rest in the ‘dor for a bit. There’s a few more that I want to try first. And here’s a question I want to ask: When I’m finished smoking a good cigar, I don’t wash my hands for a while so I can smell my fingers (Jeez. You had to go there, didn’t you…). Does anyone else do that? Is there a word for that? I love the smell that this Cinco left on my hands. It’s a toasted chocolate coffee smell and it’s great. Doesn’t even smell like a cigar. And I just looked the word Apothesis: "model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal". I know that the ones I have now won’t last long. And I’ll be buying more soon. Cheers, Michael And that is my fourth review. Last edited by michael88n; 02-24-2009 at 04:34 PM.

02-24-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Thanks for the review!!! I was wondering about the Apotheosis! My favorite of the series is the Apex which is also boxpressed!!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-25-2009, 12:41 AM	#4
michael88n Finger Sniffer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: PNW Posts: 166 Trading: (3)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ I posted the hand sniffing question on another thread. The responses started heading south, as I kind of thought they would, and it appears that about 25% of responders and are hand sniffers also.

02-25-2009, 06:18 AM	#5
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Thanks for the review. I really like this line a lot. And I come from a long line of finger sniffers.

02-25-2009, 08:22 AM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Thanks for the review, and I too love these cigars.

02-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
michael88n Finger Sniffer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: PNW Posts: 166 Trading: (3)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ I just read some other reviews of this stogie and noticed that others had noticed a stronger body and ranked it medium to full. Granted, I've only had one, but I thought it was milder than that. Would any of you rated this medium to full? Cheers, Michael

02-25-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Nice review, you're right on with the flavors. I like the Archtype (toro), I would rank them as Med. I gave one to a coworker who claimed he only smoked full body smokes, he loved them. On a side note I'm waiting on a box that I scored on the Devil Site.

02-26-2009, 10:43 AM	#9
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ I have a box of the Archetypes sitting in the humi, smoked one and found it very nice especially for the price (got it from the devil site)

02-26-2009, 06:15 PM	#10
greenwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ These sticks can be gotten for about $40/box on C-bid (according to the CHIMP searchable database.)

02-27-2009, 12:47 AM	#11
totallytentative Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Mmm... can't wait to try these. Thanks for the review.

02-27-2009, 01:11 AM	#12
michael88n Finger Sniffer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: PNW Posts: 166 Trading: (3)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ greenwit, Thanks for the heads-up. I'll keep my eyes peeled. Cheers, Michael

02-27-2009, 01:19 AM	#13
Stonewall Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Yes great review!! I love the A series I would have to call it my everyday stick. They are so good and I like everyone of them but I am partial to the box press or the Atomic and for the price it is worth stocking up on them. My bro Elderboy just bombed me with a 5er from CI what a pal!! Josh

02-27-2009, 03:23 PM	#15
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Yup..I'm a finger sniffer too! Here's a thing for you, can you nail the smell from your fingers..can you describe it properly? I can't but whatever it is I love it! Thanks for the review.

03-03-2009, 11:25 AM	#16
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Good review. My fav is the Apocolypse 6x60. I've yet to have a bad Cinco Vegas Series A. I've smoked two or three bundles because the Apocs don't come in a box. I tend to agree with you they are a medium body smoke. I wouldn't say mild per se, but the wonderful maduro wrapper does help mellow it a little. Oh yeah, and I have to admit I am a finger sniffer. It's like a echo of the cigar you just enjoyed. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain Last edited by 357; 03-03-2009 at 11:33 AM.

03-06-2009, 05:38 PM	#18
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Smoked one the other day. I enjoyed it a lot. A great affordable smoke! Thanks for the review.

03-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#19
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ Hello Michael, And thank you for your service to our great country Excellent review and input on the double nickle. Ah, and yes, guess I can be included in the "finger sniffing pole" too. Its just f**-A great though isn't it? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8**

03-06-2009, 09:11 PM	#20
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: 5 Vegas – Series ‘A’ just finished a robusto sized (apothesis?) ... man they're good.. out of a dozen of so I've had of these, I've only had 1 bad one.... totally absolutely plugged. But the one tonight was AWESOME... I nubbed it until I burned my fingers lol