5 Vegas
5 Vegas Relic
5 Vegas Relic is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Dominican Corojo wrapper; Dominican Piloto binder; Dominican Piloto, Corojo, Criollo filler. It comes in one listed size, 5.7 × 54.
- Maker
- 5 Vegas
- Wrapper
- Dominican Corojo
- Binder
- Dominican Piloto
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto, Corojo, Criollo
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5.7 × 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 Relic uses a Dominican 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.7-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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory5 Vegas Relic questions
What does 5 Vegas Relic taste like?
5 Vegas Relic uses a Dominican 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 Relic?
5 Vegas Relic 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 Relic 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 Relic made?
5 Vegas Relic is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 5 Vegas Relic use?
5 Vegas Relic uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper over a Dominican Piloto binder, with Dominican Piloto, Corojo, Criollo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 5 Vegas Relic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Perfecto (5.7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 5 Vegas Relic?
For a 5.7-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Relic?
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 Relic?
Cigars with a similar build include Casa Magna Liga F, Sinistro NV and Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.