Sorry for the recent lay-off but it has been absolutely freezing here and it has been tough to find time to enjoy a smoke. The snow quit and it warmed up to 40 degrees so I ventured out for some stick time.
This is the 5 Vegas Series A Triple A. This bad little mofo is 5 x 56 of pure smoking pleasure. Thanks to @JTull_fan for taking the time to send this half way around the world!
Appearance: A short but thick cigar with a oily maduro wrapper. I mean this dude looks like a candy bar. Double banded in a black and gold style. Kinda cool.
Score: 19/20
Construction: Tight seams, minimal veins, and no spongy spots pre-light. Cap cuts nicely with very little litter. Draw is smooth. The burn line did get off and I had to save it once or twice. Remember, I am in the high elevations of Afghanistan. I don't know if that had anything to do with it.
Score: 16/20
Flavor: A very full flavor to it that becomes more complex as you smoke it. I get some coffee, bread (?), and a little pepper. Very smooth however. This guy is just bursting with yummy!
Score: 19/20
Ash/Smoke: Tight gray white ash that held on almost half the stick. The smoke was a blue tinged velvet and lots of it.
Score:19/20
Cost/Value: Retails for around $5.50 a stick which isn't bad for this full flavored, medium strength stick. I'm sure you can find them cheaper if you keep your eyes open.
Score: 19/20
Overall: 92
This was a great way to get back into a smoke after a few days layoff. Thanks to my friend @JTull_fan for sending this in a care package!
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