Quick Smoke: 5 Vegas Gold Torpedo
22 Nov 2008
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.
I’d been eager to smoke this cigar ever since 5 Vegas Gold was recently chosen the best stick with coffee by Stogie Fresh readers. The light brown Connecticut shade wrapper was a nice contrast to the black coffee I poured for my test. Smoking several, I found a consistently loose draw and a rapid burn with lots of smoke. It’s a pleasant cigar, more mild than medium, and I didn’t detect any of the pepper others have noted. I’d agree it goes well with coffee and is certainly worth a try at the low price at which any of the sticks in the Gold line are usually available.
Verdict = Buy.
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Patrick Ashby
Co-Founder & Editor in Chief
Patrick Semmens
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George Edmonson
Tampa Bureau Chief
This is a great cigar at a fantastic value. I have noted the pepper up front but it doesn't last long. Very smooth and balanced and yes, I drink it with coffee. 5 Vegas Gold also comes in a "nugget" size with a very low price. The nugget is great for cold winter days – 22 degrees this morning in Philly.
The 5 Vegas Serie A is also a fantastic cigar worth looking into for taste, finish, balance, etc. – it's a little heavier but doesn't break the bank.
The %Vegas Gold and Serie A are two cigars that are staples in my humidor.