DPG Vegas Cubanas

BlackIrish · 01-06-2009, 03:53 PM

Just finished smoking another Vegas Cubanas corona (they're long coronas -- 5.5 x 44) that's been aging about 9 mos. A very enjoyable smoking experience. Sorry I don't have pictures.

Construction was outstanding: the gray-white ash reached 2" before the first drop, and nearly as long on the second.

Body and flavor are medium, much toned down from the trademark Pepin spiciness of other lines. Warm wood and, yes, tea and gingerbread through the first half. The spice begins to mount a bit in the second half, with a slow buildup of cinnamony heat on the back palate. Gotta draw easily to avoid heating it up. Relatively clean finish, with some cinnamon/baking spice left on the exhale.

I wonder if our different experiences are due to the different vitola (corona vs toro)? Aging? Or perhaps it's just plain inconsistency? I picked up a 5pk of the generosos (toro) after my first good experiences with the corona, and I'll report back once I see how they smoke.

Whee · 01-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Would not be surprised in the least. That's what makes this hobby fun and frustrating at the same time.

Skywalker · 01-06-2009, 09:54 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

I have been wondering about this one! I have one resting in the humidor and I thought it may need to rest! Now I know it doesn't!

01-06-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: DPG Vegas Cubanas Just finished smoking another Vegas Cubanas corona (they're long coronas -- 5.5 x 44) that's been aging about 9 mos. A very enjoyable smoking experience. Sorry I don't have pictures. Construction was outstanding: the gray-white ash reached 2" before the first drop, and nearly as long on the second. Body and flavor are medium, much toned down from the trademark Pepin spiciness of other lines. Warm wood and, yes, tea and gingerbread through the first half. The spice begins to mount a bit in the second half, with a slow buildup of cinnamony heat on the back palate. Gotta draw easily to avoid heating it up. Relatively clean finish, with some cinnamon/baking spice left on the exhale. I wonder if our different experiences are due to the different vitola (corona vs toro)? Aging? Or perhaps it's just plain inconsistency? I picked up a 5pk of the generosos (toro) after my first good experiences with the corona, and I'll report back once I see how they smoke. __________________

01-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: DPG Vegas Cubanas Would not be surprised in the least. That's what makes this hobby fun and frustrating at the same time. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

01-06-2009, 09:54 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: DPG Vegas Cubanas Thanks for the review!!! I have been wondering about this one! I have one resting in the humidor and I thought it may need to rest! Now I know it doesn't! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!