5 Vegas
5 Vegas Classic
5 Vegas Classic is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Honduran, Nicaraguan binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- 5 Vegas
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually brings5 Vegas Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory5 Vegas Classic questions
What does 5 Vegas Classic taste like?
5 Vegas Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Classic?
5 Vegas Classic is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is 5 Vegas Classic good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is 5 Vegas Classic made?
5 Vegas Classic is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 5 Vegas Classic use?
5 Vegas Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Honduran, Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 5 Vegas Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Panatela (6 × 38), Corona (5½ × 44), Double Corona (6 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 52), Torpedo (6 × 54) and Fifty Five (5½ × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 5 Vegas Classic?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Classic?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Bolívar Cofradia, Don Marcos and El Rey del Mundo Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.