5 on 5 review = 5 Vegas Miami / M5

Bondo 287 · 01-04-2013, 07:01 PM

5 Vegas Miami / M5 (Robusto Grande)
5.5 X55 $3.50
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan / Cuban-seed Dominican
Origin: Nicaragua
Body: Full

Prelight- First thing to notice is the M5’s textured gold and blue/black label. Once again, the WWF-sized belt may appear a little loud, but with the classy subtle color and design scheme makes a proud statement that I feel seems to fit the product well. A short band highlights at the foot. The dark brown wrap has a smooth feel with no blemishes. A firm cigar with a nice tight wrap.

First Third- Toasting took a moment and when lighting I suddenly noticed I was hitting the foot with flame during toasting. So I backed off, and took very light draws at first, hoping to give any burnt filler a chance to smoke off rather than drag it through the cigar. Being a thick, firm box press the draw still was surprisingly easy. After I nursed to a full glow, I purged the stick a few times. Apparently I handled it the right way, because I experienced no bad acrid taste, nor pungent burnt pepper blast. In fact I was off to a good smooth start and it tastes well. There are pepper and wood tones right away. And they will be here for the rest of the cigar.

Second Third- The wood tones I associate with oak or maple, not because of sweetness, but because the wood is rich and deep, and is merged within the earthy taste. The leather is very prominent, and also easy for a noob like me to detect with the woody base notes. The pepper is still present, and manageable. And some toasted flavor is following retrohale. As expected, the cigar is at "full medium" , and I'm waiting to see if this girl goes nuclear and buzz-twangs right out the park. The picture above is just before I stop to pull the band off.

Last Third- Off with the band and into the last third. Still fairly even burn, when it offsets, it fixes itself, and a full white puffy cloud still reporting nicely. There is pepper on the inhale and spice on the exhale. I am not sure if I am just noticing the spice now, or if came up in the second stage and I just did not notice it. My retrohales were just reporting the wood, earth and pepper. And still are.

Notes:
(1) 75 minutes burn time
(2) “Full bodied” smoke may be on the lighter side of “full”
(3) Quality construction and flavor

I would call this cigar a heavy medium or a "light full bodied" because I am a noob who smokes mediums, and Connecticuts, yet I have made it through this “full bodied” cigar. I have five versions of the Vegas line to explore, and so far I have not been disappointed. It may be considered “light’ by a seasoned smoker looking for a heavy full bodied cigar. But for me, an enjoyable smoking experience. Another fine cigar I simply can’t find a reason not to keep on hand. This one’s really up there !

Rating 4.9 out of 5 ( 98 % )

01-04-2013, 07:01 PM	#1
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	5 on 5 review = 5 Vegas Miami / M5 5 Vegas Miami / M5 (Robusto Grande) 5.5 X55 $3.50 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan / Cuban-seed Dominican Origin: Nicaragua Body: Full Prelight- First thing to notice is the M5’s textured gold and blue/black label. Once again, the WWF-sized belt may appear a little loud, but with the classy subtle color and design scheme makes a proud statement that I feel seems to fit the product well. A short band highlights at the foot. The dark brown wrap has a smooth feel with no blemishes. A firm cigar with a nice tight wrap. First Third- Toasting took a moment and when lighting I suddenly noticed I was hitting the foot with flame during toasting. So I backed off, and took very light draws at first, hoping to give any burnt filler a chance to smoke off rather than drag it through the cigar. Being a thick, firm box press the draw still was surprisingly easy. After I nursed to a full glow, I purged the stick a few times. Apparently I handled it the right way, because I experienced no bad acrid taste, nor pungent burnt pepper blast. In fact I was off to a good smooth start and it tastes well. There are pepper and wood tones right away. And they will be here for the rest of the cigar. Second Third- The wood tones I associate with oak or maple, not because of sweetness, but because the wood is rich and deep, and is merged within the earthy taste. The leather is very prominent, and also easy for a noob like me to detect with the woody base notes. The pepper is still present, and manageable. And some toasted flavor is following retrohale. As expected, the cigar is at "full medium" , and I'm waiting to see if this girl goes nuclear and buzz-twangs right out the park. The picture above is just before I stop to pull the band off. Last Third- Off with the band and into the last third. Still fairly even burn, when it offsets, it fixes itself, and a full white puffy cloud still reporting nicely. There is pepper on the inhale and spice on the exhale. I am not sure if I am just noticing the spice now, or if came up in the second stage and I just did not notice it. My retrohales were just reporting the wood, earth and pepper. And still are. Notes: (1) 75 minutes burn time (2) “Full bodied” smoke may be on the lighter side of “full” (3) Quality construction and flavor I would call this cigar a heavy medium or a "light full bodied" because I am a noob who smokes mediums, and Connecticuts, yet I have made it through this “full bodied” cigar. I have five versions of the Vegas line to explore, and so far I have not been disappointed. It may be considered “light’ by a seasoned smoker looking for a heavy full bodied cigar. But for me, an enjoyable smoking experience. Another fine cigar I simply can’t find a reason not to keep on hand. This one’s really up there ! Rating 4.9 out of 5 ( 98 % )