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5 Vegas Cask-Strength

5 Vegas Cask-Strength is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. It comes in one listed size, 6.2 × 54.

Maker
5 Vegas
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler
Nicaraguan, Honduran
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
1 · 6.2 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

5 Vegas Cask-Strength uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 35 min for a 6.2-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

5 Vegas Cask-Strength questions

What does 5 Vegas Cask-Strength taste like?

5 Vegas Cask-Strength uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is 5 Vegas Cask-Strength?

5 Vegas Cask-Strength is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is 5 Vegas Cask-Strength good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is 5 Vegas Cask-Strength made?

5 Vegas Cask-Strength is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does 5 Vegas Cask-Strength use?

5 Vegas Cask-Strength uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, with Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does 5 Vegas Cask-Strength come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6.2 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke 5 Vegas Cask-Strength?

For a 6.2-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 35 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with 5 Vegas Cask-Strength?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to 5 Vegas Cask-Strength?

Cigars with a similar build include Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf, Man O' War Puro Authentico and Black Label Trading Co. Cabaiguan Pur. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.