5 Vegas Miami

06-26-2011, 01:50 AM

I don't know what size this is as it was given to me and I have not been able to find a ring gauge sizer or whatever it is called.

I sat down to smoke out back and had 5 mosquitoes land on me and bite me at the same time, no joke. So I went inside and took an OFF bath pretty much so this review might be skewed due to the strong odor of OFF. I am drinking water and a Shiner Bock with the smoke.

Prelight:

The cigar smells kind of cedar-y and chocolaty. Solid construction and only minor discoloration of the wrapper in a few places. I used a two blade guillotine and the cut was near perfect on the cigar. Pre-light draw is open but not too open. Not really picking up a lot on flavor other than light chocolate and cedar.

1/3:

I immediately notice some spice and cedar from the first draw. A little harsh at first but it turns into a kind of chocolaty leather. Very pleasant. I am not really picking up on any other flavors but this could be attributed to the fact that I have never done a review before. I am assuming since I don’t sit down and try to pick out the flavors of a cigar in detail every time that my skills will develop with time. So far it is still the same cedar with a leathery/creamy/chocolaty flavor and it is very pleasant.
The cigar produces a high amount of smoke and the ash is a light color and holds on pretty well until at about the 1 inch mark when it fell on my shorts haha.

2/3:

Same flavor profile as before but there is an added ‘nut-iness’ to it and the spice has mellowed out. It leaves my mouth with a cedar taste which is not unpleasant at all. I have not eaten dinner yet so this cigar is giving me a buzz. The flavor profile is still the same with an added smooth chocolate undertone.
I was late on getting outside for a smoke tonight so it is already getting pretty dark so I will not be able to comment on the ash except what shows up in the pictures. The cigar also went completely out once because I was typing in the forums and forgot to take a puff. This might be a failed first review but live and learn right? Haha. I will continue on.

3/3:

More cedar comes through and it becomes a little harsh at times. The buzz is really bad now and I am feeling sick as I have not eaten for 12 hours. It is also about 100 degrees out so I am sweating and my beer has gone warm. I let the cigar go out shortly after the start of this third as the heat and the buzz made me sick.

Final thoughts:

I would love to smoke another one of these after dinner next time and when it isn’t in the triple digits. This was a pretty good cigar but comparing it to other 5 Vegas cigars I would say it still ranks behind the series ‘A’.

Recommended?

With this review only being a partial one and me being sick for half of it I cannot give a call on if I would recommend this cigar or not. Hopefully my next review will be much better.

Drez · 06-26-2011, 02:14 AM

Good review I like my 5 Vegas with a little rest on them. Hopefully the next one you get to fully enjoy and not get sick.

Dunkel · 06-26-2011, 04:52 AM

I love Miami's and Triple A's.

SvilleKid · 06-26-2011, 07:56 AM

These still blended by Pepin? I've got a dozen or so from several years ago that ARE Pepin. I don't know if they are still blended by him today.

06-26-2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

These still blended by Pepin? I've got a dozen or so from several years ago that ARE Pepin. I don't know if they are still blended by him today.

To the best of my knowledge they still are. Which explains the spice and strength.

Starscream · 06-26-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

These still blended by Pepin? I've got a dozen or so from several years ago that ARE Pepin. I don't know if they are still blended by him today.

^^This.

The one's I smoked were from a couple of years ago and they were the best of the 5 Vegas line.

Fordman4ever · 06-26-2011, 11:28 AM

I smoked a couple of these last time I was in the desert and absolutely loved them. Gonna try to pick up a couple more of these soon.

Great review.

kelmac07 · 06-26-2011, 11:33 AM

Nice review...I still prefer the AAA's and the Gold Maduros.

Mr B · 06-27-2011, 11:43 AM

Nice Review. This is my favorite of the 5 Vegas's

Blak Smyth · 06-27-2011, 12:35 PM

Good job for a first review, I have recently been trying the 5 Vegas (not the Miami) and have been happy with the results so far.

06-26-2011, 01:50 AM	#1
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	5 Vegas Miami I don't know what size this is as it was given to me and I have not been able to find a ring gauge sizer or whatever it is called. I sat down to smoke out back and had 5 mosquitoes land on me and bite me at the same time, no joke. So I went inside and took an OFF bath pretty much so this review might be skewed due to the strong odor of OFF. I am drinking water and a Shiner Bock with the smoke. Prelight: The cigar smells kind of cedar-y and chocolaty. Solid construction and only minor discoloration of the wrapper in a few places. I used a two blade guillotine and the cut was near perfect on the cigar. Pre-light draw is open but not too open. Not really picking up a lot on flavor other than light chocolate and cedar. 1/3: I immediately notice some spice and cedar from the first draw. A little harsh at first but it turns into a kind of chocolaty leather. Very pleasant. I am not really picking up on any other flavors but this could be attributed to the fact that I have never done a review before. I am assuming since I don’t sit down and try to pick out the flavors of a cigar in detail every time that my skills will develop with time. So far it is still the same cedar with a leathery/creamy/chocolaty flavor and it is very pleasant. The cigar produces a high amount of smoke and the ash is a light color and holds on pretty well until at about the 1 inch mark when it fell on my shorts haha. 2/3: Same flavor profile as before but there is an added ‘nut-iness’ to it and the spice has mellowed out. It leaves my mouth with a cedar taste which is not unpleasant at all. I have not eaten dinner yet so this cigar is giving me a buzz. The flavor profile is still the same with an added smooth chocolate undertone. I was late on getting outside for a smoke tonight so it is already getting pretty dark so I will not be able to comment on the ash except what shows up in the pictures. The cigar also went completely out once because I was typing in the forums and forgot to take a puff. This might be a failed first review but live and learn right? Haha. I will continue on. 3/3: More cedar comes through and it becomes a little harsh at times. The buzz is really bad now and I am feeling sick as I have not eaten for 12 hours. It is also about 100 degrees out so I am sweating and my beer has gone warm. I let the cigar go out shortly after the start of this third as the heat and the buzz made me sick. Final thoughts: I would love to smoke another one of these after dinner next time and when it isn’t in the triple digits. This was a pretty good cigar but comparing it to other 5 Vegas cigars I would say it still ranks behind the series ‘A’. Recommended? With this review only being a partial one and me being sick for half of it I cannot give a call on if I would recommend this cigar or not. Hopefully my next review will be much better.

06-26-2011, 02:14 AM	#2
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami Good review I like my 5 Vegas with a little rest on them. Hopefully the next one you get to fully enjoy and not get sick. __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

06-26-2011, 04:52 AM	#3
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami I love Miami's and Triple A's. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

06-26-2011, 07:56 AM	#4
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami These still blended by Pepin? I've got a dozen or so from several years ago that ARE Pepin. I don't know if they are still blended by him today. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

06-26-2011, 11:28 AM	#7
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami I smoked a couple of these last time I was in the desert and absolutely loved them. Gonna try to pick up a couple more of these soon. Great review.

06-26-2011, 11:33 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami Nice review...I still prefer the AAA's and the Gold Maduros. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-27-2011, 11:43 AM	#9
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami Nice Review. This is my favorite of the 5 Vegas's

06-27-2011, 12:35 PM	#10
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: 5 Vegas Miami Good job for a first review, I have recently been trying the 5 Vegas (not the Miami) and have been happy with the results so far.