Number 10 - 5 Vegas Gold Toro
CI Sampler, real cheap?
Appearance and Presentation of Cigar: Good
Wrapper color and Packaging: Natural color, Good packaging
Lighting and Burning Properties: Excellent toast, Medium burn
Even initial light, even burn, burn fast or slow: Even initial light, Even burn, Slow burn
Draw: Excellent
Taste: OK
I had some reports to review so I decided to leave the office for my local Starbucks. I purchased an ice tea, sat down outside, grabbed my reports, and lit Goldie up.
First Third
Initial draw had a bit of a harsh draw but it had a hint of wood and earth. As I worked my way down, not much changed and that harshness stayed there.
Second Third and Finish
Things changed slightly, some of the edge wore off, and I had a bit more smoothness. After a while though, it got rather bland and not much changed. I probably sat there for a good hour or more to get to the above and there wasn’t much I can say that can describe beyond “bland.”
Final Thoughts
Well, I can’t say that I got the finest of the fine. This was my CI 8 sampler pack with a humidifier for $20. I did let them rest for a good month though, and while I heard some good things about the 5 Vegas brand, the Gold line didn’t do much for me. I’ll try the other ones for good measure but I’m going to stay away from the Gold line.
CI Sampler, real cheap?
Appearance and Presentation of Cigar: Good
Wrapper color and Packaging: Natural color, Good packaging
Lighting and Burning Properties: Excellent toast, Medium burn
Even initial light, even burn, burn fast or slow: Even initial light, Even burn, Slow burn
Draw: Excellent
Taste: OK
I had some reports to review so I decided to leave the office for my local Starbucks. I purchased an ice tea, sat down outside, grabbed my reports, and lit Goldie up.
First Third
Initial draw had a bit of a harsh draw but it had a hint of wood and earth. As I worked my way down, not much changed and that harshness stayed there.
Second Third and Finish
Things changed slightly, some of the edge wore off, and I had a bit more smoothness. After a while though, it got rather bland and not much changed. I probably sat there for a good hour or more to get to the above and there wasn’t much I can say that can describe beyond “bland.”
Final Thoughts
Well, I can’t say that I got the finest of the fine. This was my CI 8 sampler pack with a humidifier for $20. I did let them rest for a good month though, and while I heard some good things about the 5 Vegas brand, the Gold line didn’t do much for me. I’ll try the other ones for good measure but I’m going to stay away from the Gold line.