5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro

Kreth · 08-13-2009, 06:35 PM

I won a 5er of another stick on cbid a couple of weeks ago, and decided to pick this up as a single (for a decent price) and take advantage of the combined shipping.

Humidor time: 2 weeks

Prelight: The corojo wrapper looks nice, with minimal veins. Draw is a bit moderate, tasting of cedar with hints of spice.

Burn: The cigar had some burn issues, requiring several touch-ups. Ash was nice and firm. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 65 minutes, which seemed quick for a toro. They usually last about an hour and a half for me.

Flavor: This cigar had a great flavor: cedar, oak, and a nice spice finish that kicked up a bit towards the end.

Summary: I really liked the flavor of this stick. I've been branching out to corojo wrappers lately, and I find they are a nice contrast to the maduros I smoke. I think the burn issues will go away with a bit more rest, but I couldn't wait to try it. I'll be picking up some more of these.

MajorCaptSilly · 08-13-2009, 06:40 PM

I really enjoy these. They can be had on C-bid for low bucks. Thanks for the review!

MCS

08-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the review Jeff. I've been wondering about those myself.

kelmac07 · 08-13-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by streetglide

Thanks for the review Jeff. I've been wondering about those myself.

Likewise. Thanks for the review.

Kreth · 08-13-2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks, guys. The last few times I've won an auction on cbid, I've added a single that I've been curious about. It's a great cheap way to try new sticks.
I got a Relic a few days ago that I'll probably review after a bit of rest.

Starscream · 08-14-2009, 07:54 PM

Jeff, if you ever see the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte maduros, pick these up. MCS sent me one of the Cask Strength IIs as a blind stick, and I swore it was an ITSF maduro. I would pick up whichever was the cheaper of the two.

They taste almost the same.

Kreth · 08-14-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Jeff, if you ever see the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte maduros, pick these up. MCS sent me one of the Cask Strength IIs as a blind stick, and I swore it was an ITSF maduro. I would pick up whichever was the cheaper of the two.

They taste almost the same.

You know, Andy, the ITSF Maduro is one of my go-to sticks, and I did find the Cask Strength similar. There's a slightly different flavor with the corojo wrapper vs. the maduro. But, they're both good sticks.

Ratters · 08-15-2009, 12:50 AM

I didn't care for the original cask strength. Are these the same? Better?

Kreth · 08-15-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

I didn't care for the original cask strength. Are these the same? Better?

I can't answer that. I never got to try the original. Anyone else?

08-21-2009, 09:36 AM

the ITSF Maduro is also a favorite of mine!
I have had a few Cask II but never compared them

08-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro I won a 5er of another stick on cbid a couple of weeks ago, and decided to pick this up as a single (for a decent price) and take advantage of the combined shipping. Humidor time: 2 weeks Prelight: The corojo wrapper looks nice, with minimal veins. Draw is a bit moderate, tasting of cedar with hints of spice. Burn: The cigar had some burn issues, requiring several touch-ups. Ash was nice and firm. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 65 minutes, which seemed quick for a toro. They usually last about an hour and a half for me. Flavor: This cigar had a great flavor: cedar, oak, and a nice spice finish that kicked up a bit towards the end. Summary: I really liked the flavor of this stick. I've been branching out to corojo wrappers lately, and I find they are a nice contrast to the maduros I smoke. I think the burn issues will go away with a bit more rest, but I couldn't wait to try it. I'll be picking up some more of these. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#2
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro I really enjoy these. They can be had on C-bid for low bucks. Thanks for the review! MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

08-13-2009, 06:42 PM	#3
streetglide Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro Thanks for the review Jeff. I've been wondering about those myself.

08-13-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro Thanks, guys. The last few times I've won an auction on cbid, I've added a single that I've been curious about. It's a great cheap way to try new sticks. I got a Relic a few days ago that I'll probably review after a bit of rest. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-14-2009, 07:54 PM	#6
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro Jeff, if you ever see the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte maduros, pick these up. MCS sent me one of the Cask Strength IIs as a blind stick, and I swore it was an ITSF maduro. I would pick up whichever was the cheaper of the two. They taste almost the same. __________________ Insert quote here.

08-15-2009, 12:50 AM	#8
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro I didn't care for the original cask strength. Are these the same? Better?

08-21-2009, 09:36 AM	#10
gfriend Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro the ITSF Maduro is also a favorite of mine! I have had a few Cask II but never compared them