5 Vegas
5 Vegas Gold
5 Vegas Gold is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Honduran, Nicaraguan binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 7½ × 54.
- Maker
- 5 Vegas
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 4½ × 44 to 7½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually brings5 Vegas Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory5 Vegas Gold questions
What does 5 Vegas Gold taste like?
5 Vegas Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Gold?
5 Vegas Gold is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is 5 Vegas Gold good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is 5 Vegas Gold made?
5 Vegas Gold is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 5 Vegas Gold use?
5 Vegas Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Honduran, Nicaraguan binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 5 Vegas Gold come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Nugget (4½ × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Torpedo (6 × 54), No. 1 (7½ × 54), Double Nickel (5½ × 55) and Bullion (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 5 Vegas Gold?
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 Gold?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Gold?
Cigars with a similar build include Gispert Classic, Camacho Connecticut and Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.