AbeFroman
Big Gulps, huh?
Ever since I had an "original" 5V Cask Strength, I was a big fan. I never had any money at the time I did smoke one, so I wasn't able to buy a box, otherwise I would have.
When the 5V Cask Strength II was released, I was excited at the idea of being able to get a box of them, since I did have the money to spare, so I bought them and waited with great anticipation. Early May of last year is when I made the purchase, so they have a little over a year of age and rest on them.
First, I'll start off with the good:
Now, the bad:
They aren't bad cigars, but I'll put it this way...If I'm at a party, these would be the first I'd hand out to people, I'd keep the good smokes for myself and for my friends that know what a good cigar is. They aren't bad for the price you pay, but I'd say there are definitely better options out there. I have my go to cigars in the 5 Vegas line, such as the Miami, but the 2nd generation Cask Strengths aren't one of them. I'd say look for other options before you pull the trigger on these.
When the 5V Cask Strength II was released, I was excited at the idea of being able to get a box of them, since I did have the money to spare, so I bought them and waited with great anticipation. Early May of last year is when I made the purchase, so they have a little over a year of age and rest on them.
First, I'll start off with the good:
- Great flavors, you get a mix of spice, creaminess and smoothness
- I love the feel to these...They're box pressed and overall have a great feel when in the hand/fingers
- TONS of smoke, it's like my mouth is a chimney!
- One of the things that has annoyed me with some of the 5 Vegas line is the annoying and large bands...this one keeps it simple, yet elegant
Now, the bad:
- You're going to have to dry box these...I don't know if I got a bad batch or what, but I'm constantly having to relight these suckers and the rate I'm puffing is way too fast for my desired pace
- I constantly have to purge when I smoke these, as well. While the flavors you do get are awesome, they get riddled with terrible tasting flavors that pop up more often than they should
- Very, very uneven burn. Touch ups are a must as you smoke
They aren't bad cigars, but I'll put it this way...If I'm at a party, these would be the first I'd hand out to people, I'd keep the good smokes for myself and for my friends that know what a good cigar is. They aren't bad for the price you pay, but I'd say there are definitely better options out there. I have my go to cigars in the 5 Vegas line, such as the Miami, but the 2nd generation Cask Strengths aren't one of them. I'd say look for other options before you pull the trigger on these.
