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Montano
12-21-2009, 04:56 PM
"Another fantastic blend from the award winning 5 Vegas line, Triple-A combines tobaccos from Nicaragua's top growing regions with an oily broadleaf maduro wrapper to create a full-bodied array of complex flavors guaranteed to stimulate your palate for hours of enjoyment."

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This is a gorgeous looking cigar with flavors to match it's looks. A very nice band, as well as a second band at the foot. The color is very dark and this cigar feels quite nice in the hand. I poked this with a CigarSpike and the draw was perfect.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/spike2.jpg

The first 4 to 5 draws brought HUGE amounts of pepper. I was wondering what I had got myself in to. The pepper was so thick and powerful that my mouth was actually watering. I quickly went inside and poured a glass of orange juice.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/5aaa1.jpg

Luckily (so I thought), the cigar soon mellowed. I had that wonderful maduro flavor on my lips. I was still getting a nice pepper flavor, but espresso was now getting mixed in. I got a bit light headed as the vitamin N was kicking in, so I got up and walked around a bit. Drank some O.J. and I regained my senses.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/5aaa2.jpg

Moving right along, the flavor again changed to a peppery leather flavor. I was getting tons of smoke from the small hole created by the CigarSpike. As I neared the end of the second 3rd, my head got a little light again. Where's a jelly donut when you need one !

http://nickmontano.net/pics/5aaa3.jpg

Heading down the home stretch, the nice pepper flavor was joined by a hint of oak. I was really enjoying this cigar. It lasted about an hour and 20 minutes, and when I went to put it in the ashtray, I just had to take one last draw. I would consider this a full bodied smoke with tons of great flavors coming through nicely. This one ranks right up there with the Cinco Vegas Anomaly.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/5aaa4.jpg

G G
12-21-2009, 04:58 PM
Nice review, I love the Cinco As I have had, will have to try to get hold of one of these and try.:tu

kelmac07
12-21-2009, 05:42 PM
Nice review...I have not had a 5 Vegas A that I have enjoyed yet.

Savor the Stick
12-21-2009, 06:11 PM
Nice looking cigar and good Pics (except that one) wanted to go out and find one to buy...and smoke on the spot. I really did enjoy the pics so much it bears repeating--nice pictures, and review.

roughrider
12-22-2009, 02:53 PM
Thanks for the review.

Kreth
12-22-2009, 02:57 PM
Nice review, Nick. The As have been hit or miss for me, but I love spice. I'll have to try this.
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sodomanaz
01-23-2010, 08:32 AM
2 5ers on Cigar.com for ~$30 shipped. Gonna have to try these. :D

acarr
01-23-2010, 10:49 PM
2 5ers on Cigar.com for ~$30 shipped. Gonna have to try these. :D

Got the same deal. I hope they are good.

Ratters
01-23-2010, 11:24 PM
Nice review...I have not had a 5 Vegas A that I have enjoyed yet.

:tpd:

Though the triple A is supposed to be a completely different blend. Kinda curious myself to try one.

acarr
01-23-2010, 11:30 PM
:tpd:

Though the triple A is supposed to be a completely different blend. Kinda curious myself to try one.

I will get one off to you when I receive them:D

Ratters
01-23-2010, 11:52 PM
Ha, no worries Andy, I'm sure I'll come across one soon enough. Thanks though. :)

Skywalker
01-24-2010, 12:43 AM
Sweet review, Nick!!!:tu

Dunkel
01-24-2010, 03:59 AM
I've been wanting to try one of these. The last 5 Vegas "A" I had was a disappointment. Nice review!

Joe196220
01-24-2010, 05:49 AM
Thank you for the review, good info.

0002S
01-24-2010, 08:55 AM
Nice review, this has me interested.

tenbaseg
01-24-2010, 09:42 AM
Thanks for the review Nick. I'll have to give one of these a try.

joetownhound
01-24-2010, 09:58 AM
nice review

Deputy
01-24-2010, 11:38 AM
3A's are awesome. I bought some on a whim and have had 3 out of a 10'er. Very good sticks!

kugie
01-25-2010, 07:34 AM
Nice Review
I have yet to have one of these but I hope to soon.

Kreth
01-25-2010, 07:45 AM
Supposedly a Fernandez blend. Nick sent me one of these in a MAW a while back. I might just fire it up this afternoon. :ss
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Kreth
01-25-2010, 02:43 PM
Supposedly a Fernandez blend. Nick sent me one of these in a MAW a while back. I might just fire it up this afternoon. :ss
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About halfway in. I doubt this is a new blend from scratch. If a Diesel had its way with a regular Series A, this would be the result. Nick was spot on with the flavor descriptions, except I didn't get the initial huge blast of pepper. Nice amount of pepper throughout, though; and a fantastic maddie finish.
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issues
01-25-2010, 03:14 PM
Thanks for the review! :tu

Sure does look like a tasty stick, I may have to get a sampler when my tax return comes in...

Although, I do have some credit card bills to pay. Hopefully I still have some of the cigars I've bought before it's time to pay the piper. :)

kenstogie
04-13-2010, 01:25 PM
I just got a Fiver of these and am dying to try one. As a AJF blend even more so. I will post my findings.

Kreth
04-13-2010, 02:20 PM
I just got a Fiver of these and am dying to try one. As a AJF blend even more so. I will post my findings.
I'd let them rest at least a couple of weeks. CI is notorious for shipping wet...
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whodeeni
04-13-2010, 02:22 PM
Wanna try these, haven't yet

kenstogie
04-13-2010, 04:08 PM
I'd let them rest at least a couple of weeks. CI is notorious for shipping wet...
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Roger. I know about CI/Cbid
But thanks for the heads up.
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kenstogie
04-17-2010, 04:28 PM
I had one of these last night and thoroghly enjoyed it. Wrapper was flawless (dyed maybe?) And was rich and strong. I would not recommend this one for the beginner. ;)
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longknocker
04-17-2010, 04:43 PM
I had one of these last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wrapper was flawless (dyed maybe?) And was rich and strong. I would not recommend this one for the beginner. ;)
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Thanks For The Review, Nick, & The Comments, Jeff & Ken!:) Smoked A Well Rested 5 Vegas "A" On The GC, Today & Was Not Impressed. Hopefully The AAA Is An Improvement!:tu

kenstogie
04-17-2010, 04:54 PM
Thanks For The Review, Nick, & The Comments, Jeff & Ken!:) Smoked A Well Rested 5 Vegas "A" On The GC, Today & Was Not Impressed. Hopefully The AAA Is An Improvement!:tu
They are considerably different. In both cost and flavor and body and constuction and... ;)
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