Mraia
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:08:52 AM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:14:44 AM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:49:36 AM
5 Vegas?

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

Mraia
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:48:29 AM
I didn’t know that.
DonJaime
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 12:15:09 PM

5 Vegas?

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

DrMaddVibe wrote:

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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 12:24:32 PM
Yeah, I smoke them some. The classic, some of the maduro, Nicaragua. Overall, I've found them to have good construction.
tonygraz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 12:38:05 PM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:18:33 PM

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.

Mraia wrote:

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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:23:12 PM
The cask was a decent cigar if I remember correctly.
DrMaddVibe
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:27:00 PM

And yet, they are still enjoyable.

DonJaime wrote:

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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 3:00:34 PM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 3:15:42 PM

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.

corey sellers wrote:

NO! 😨

Don’t do it Corey! 😳

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! 🤦

Mraia
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:04:40 PM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:14:59 PM
CAO Brazilia Gol! and be done with it.
Mraia
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:19:31 PM
CAO Brazilia is a beauty, Stogie! I have a few on hand and always enjoy. Your preaching to the choir, friend!
Stogie1020
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:23:01 PM
If you enjoy the Gol!, try to pick up a 5-pack of JdN Antano 1970 if you haven't already tried them.
tonygraz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:29:19 PM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:55:44 PM
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
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:56:12 PM
Don't worry Conan , I am not planning on it got a plenty to last me.
corey sellers
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:56:33 PM
Still buying also