5 vegas

[Corona Gigante]

One of these was included in the "cubanesque sampler" I got with my 5-count otterbox on cigarbid.

I remember it quite well, easily lit and an easy draw, great clouds of smoke, good flavor, and a strong-ish nicotine kick. Now you mention it, I might have had a bit of a canoe-ing problem but I seem to remember being able to fix it up pretty easily.

A good buy at $4 or $5 a piece, it's on my "must try again when the opportunity arises" list.

[nhcigarfan]

One of these was included in the "cubanesque sampler" I got with my 5-count otterbox on cigarbid.

I remember it quite well, easily lit and an easy draw, great clouds of smoke, good flavor, and a strong-ish nicotine kick. It's on my "must try again when the opportunity arises" list.

I'll take that review over c-bids have I bit the hook on their Gurkha Dos-capas review.

Not that it was bad, it just didn't live up to what they said.

[mithril]

....had a bit of a canoe-ing problem but I seem to remember being able to fix it up pretty easily.

canoe-ing? is this similar to tunneling?

[MMAB]

One sided, uneven burn. Called canoeing because the unburned side of the cigar begins to take on the shape of a canoe. I learned that term years ago from another smokeable item that is not a cigar...ahem....

I can see the name more when used in conjunction with "the other" smokeable item since it tends to bear a stronger resemblance when it burns unevenly.

Now mind you, I stopped that stuff A LONG, LONG time ago. Really.

[MMAB]

I mean it's not like I can afford TWO evils anyway. Especially at today's prices.

I wonder if they grow it in Cuba? Would it be better?

[QuietC]

I mean it's not like I can afford TWO evils anyway. Especially at today's prices.

I wonder if they grow it in Cuba? Would it be better?

good question

[dHUTCH]

I enjoyed my 5 Vegas gold saturday evening Like posted before, easily lit, easy draw, and burned evenly. I cant describe the taste.... but I liked it

[mithril]

ah, thanks. learn something new each day.

[Roham]

One sided, uneven burn. Called canoeing because the unburned side of the cigar begins to take on the shape of a canoe. I learned that term years ago from another smokeable item that is not a cigar...ahem....

I can see the name more when used in conjunction with "the other" smokeable item since it tends to bear a stronger resemblance when it burns unevenly.

I have to agree that the term is used in the other context probably more then when referring to cigars

It can also be referred to as a "Run" or "It's Running"...

[hevyboy]

I tried a 5 Vegas last week, I thought it was good.
The draw was a little tight but I still enjoyed the smoke.

[Scientific]

One sided, uneven burn. Called canoeing because the unburned side of the cigar begins to take on the shape of a canoe. I learned that term years ago from another smokeable item that is not a cigar...ahem....

I can see the name more when used in conjunction with "the other" smokeable item since it tends to bear a stronger resemblance when it burns unevenly.

Now mind you, I stopped that stuff A LONG, LONG time ago. Really.

Ok i'm lost! There other stuff to smoke? Not just cigars?

[Scientific]

oh yeah the subject of the thread. The 5 Vegas I've tried were alright. Nothing about them really sticks out in my mind, I tend to only smoke stuff that makes a really good impression on me after a 1-2 stick test drive. Can you find singles anywhere? Its always good to try before you buy. Maybe I will give'm one more try myself.

[Corona Gigante]

canoe-ing? is this similar to tunneling?

Well, as I understand it, tunneling is when the filler is burning and the wrapper is not. I sometimes notice this right after the ash falls. Eventually the filler will go out and the cigar needs to be relit. By canoe-ing, I mean one side of the wrapper has burned more than the other and the cigar is starting to curl uplike a canoe. The cigar keeps burning but it's burning unevenly. Sometimes, I can fix it up with a lighter by burning off the unburned wrapper.