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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 brings

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.

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 catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

5 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.