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5 Vegas Triple-A

5 Vegas Triple-A is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 56.

Maker
5 Vegas
Wrapper
Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
1 · 5 × 56

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 Triple-A uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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 Triple-A questions

What does 5 Vegas Triple-A taste like?

5 Vegas Triple-A uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Triple-A?

5 Vegas Triple-A 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 Triple-A 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 Triple-A made?

5 Vegas Triple-A is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does 5 Vegas Triple-A use?

5 Vegas Triple-A uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does 5 Vegas Triple-A come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke 5 Vegas Triple-A?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Triple-A?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Triple-A?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft CroMagnon, 601 by Espinosa La Bomba Warhead and Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.