5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly

Montano · 12-06-2009, 12:27 PM

One word: WOW !

I was totally not prepared for the powerhouse smoke this turned out to be. I will not be able to do this cigar justice in my review, as the tons of flavor it gave was well beyond my limited smoking experience.

It's a very small cigar that is beautiful in color and perfect in construction. Pre-light draw was nice and smooth. It comes wrapped in a cedar sleeve which I removed before taking pictures.

Right off the bat there is tons of strong earthy flavor, along with a nice cedar mixed in with it. I was blown away and my taste buds were jumping for joy. I never imagined this little cigar would be so complex, and give off tons of smoke.

As it moved along, the flavors became more intense ! Not overpowering, but strong enough to make you feel like a man. A nice easy draw had tons of smoke on exhale. I can't begin to explain the flavors that I got from a nasal exhale, but my nostrils were just lit up with amazing sensations.

As it neared the end I did not want it to end. I even went looking for a pair of pliers so I could keep smoking till the nub ! My only complaint is that it only lasted about 40 minutes. Flavors remained all the way, and it never got bitter. This is my new favorite smoke. I wish I was a bit more versed in cigar flavors so I could give this cigar the review it truly deserves.

s15driftking · 12-06-2009, 12:55 PM

Great cigar, i really like them, happy you enjoyed it!!

Kreth · 12-06-2009, 01:00 PM

Nice review. I've had terrible luck with these. About half tasted great, the others were awful, metallic flavors, soap, terrible burns. I've pretty much given up on them. The Relic and Cask Strength are pretty good, though
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Montano · 12-06-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Nice review. I've had terrible luck with these. About half tasted great, the others were awful, metallic flavors, soap, terrible burns. I've pretty much given up on them. The Relic and Cask Strength are pretty good, though
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I have a Cask Strenght II that calls out to me every time I open the humi

Perhaps I'll review that one next

Savor the Stick · 12-06-2009, 02:40 PM

Thanks for another great review Nick.

I have a 5 Vegas A monster 6 X 58 "Apocalypse" Scares the life out of me when I see it. I'm gonna have to brave it and smoke that bad boy.

duckmanco · 12-06-2009, 04:04 PM

one of my favorite PC's by far... I've gone through a box or so and all have drawn and burned beautifully. I find them rich, earthy coffee, with some slight spice, but nothing in the way of harsh, totally medium bodied. Love them.

12-06-2009, 04:33 PM

Great review. I have always like these and I can't remember a bad one in the bunch.

T.G · 12-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Nice review Nick.

I quite enjoy this particular cigar and vitola myself too.

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Originally Posted by Savor the Stick

Thanks for another great review Nick.

I have a 5 Vegas A monster 6 X 58 "Apocalypse" Scares the life out of me when I see it. I'm gonna have to brave it and smoke that bad boy.

The Anomoly is the strongest of the line. The Apocalypse is actually rather tame in comparason.

This line is very vitola specific when it comes to strengths and body. The smaller cigars are much stronger, fuller and have more spice and pepper due to the greater wrapper to filler ratio than the larger sized cigars in the line.

Skywalker · 12-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Very nice review, Nick!!!

The Apex is my favorite of the 5 Vegas 'A's!!!

Adriftpanda · 12-06-2009, 05:11 PM

Nice review Nick. This vitola is by far my favorite.

Ratters · 12-06-2009, 05:54 PM

Hmmm, I've really disliked all of the As I've had. Never tried this size though. Might have to give it a chance.

12-06-2009, 08:25 PM

Was this a cigar bought fresh and smoked or one you had in the humidor for awhile? I have found that this cigar smokes really well with a few months on it.

roughrider · 12-06-2009, 09:03 PM

I've only smoked the Apocalypse so far and it was pretty good.

Montano · 12-07-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Was this a cigar bought fresh and smoked or one you had in the humidor for awhile? I have found that this cigar smokes really well with a few months on it.

Picked up a 5er on the devil site and smoked this one ROTT. It was so good I don't know if I will let the rest sit for a while or not

kelmac07 · 12-07-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Hmmm, I've really disliked all of the As I've had. Never tried this size though. Might have to give it a chance.

Same here...this stick just hasn't done it for me. Not like I haven't given it a couple chances either.

12-06-2009, 12:27 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly One word: WOW ! I was totally not prepared for the powerhouse smoke this turned out to be. I will not be able to do this cigar justice in my review, as the tons of flavor it gave was well beyond my limited smoking experience. It's a very small cigar that is beautiful in color and perfect in construction. Pre-light draw was nice and smooth. It comes wrapped in a cedar sleeve which I removed before taking pictures. Right off the bat there is tons of strong earthy flavor, along with a nice cedar mixed in with it. I was blown away and my taste buds were jumping for joy. I never imagined this little cigar would be so complex, and give off tons of smoke. As it moved along, the flavors became more intense ! Not overpowering, but strong enough to make you feel like a man. A nice easy draw had tons of smoke on exhale. I can't begin to explain the flavors that I got from a nasal exhale, but my nostrils were just lit up with amazing sensations. As it neared the end I did not want it to end. I even went looking for a pair of pliers so I could keep smoking till the nub ! My only complaint is that it only lasted about 40 minutes. Flavors remained all the way, and it never got bitter. This is my new favorite smoke. I wish I was a bit more versed in cigar flavors so I could give this cigar the review it truly deserves. __________________

12-06-2009, 12:55 PM	#2
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Great cigar, i really like them, happy you enjoyed it!! __________________ diamonds/guns

12-06-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Nice review. I've had terrible luck with these. About half tasted great, the others were awful, metallic flavors, soap, terrible burns. I've pretty much given up on them. The Relic and Cask Strength are pretty good, though Posted via Mobile Device

12-06-2009, 02:40 PM	#5
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Thanks for another great review Nick. I have a 5 Vegas A monster 6 X 58 "Apocalypse" Scares the life out of me when I see it. I'm gonna have to brave it and smoke that bad boy. __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

12-06-2009, 04:04 PM	#6
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly one of my favorite PC's by far... I've gone through a box or so and all have drawn and burned beautifully. I find them rich, earthy coffee, with some slight spice, but nothing in the way of harsh, totally medium bodied. Love them. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

12-06-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Great review. I have always like these and I can't remember a bad one in the bunch.

12-06-2009, 04:58 PM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Very nice review, Nick!!! The Apex is my favorite of the 5 Vegas 'A's!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-06-2009, 05:11 PM	#10
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Nice review Nick. This vitola is by far my favorite. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

12-06-2009, 05:54 PM	#11
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Hmmm, I've really disliked all of the As I've had. Never tried this size though. Might have to give it a chance.

12-06-2009, 08:25 PM	#12
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly Was this a cigar bought fresh and smoked or one you had in the humidor for awhile? I have found that this cigar smokes really well with a few months on it.

12-06-2009, 09:03 PM	#13
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: 5 Vegas 'A' Anamoly I've only smoked the Apocalypse so far and it was pretty good.