5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars

10-16-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm a fan of the 5 Vegas cigars, especially the Series "A" and the Miami cigars. Had my eye on the Cask Strength and the Relics for a while now since first seeing them appear on Cigarbid. I have a sampler coming that has a Relic in it, and have bids on 5 packs of both he Relic and the Cask Strength. Just wondering what you guys that have tried them thought. They look really good!

Kreth · 10-16-2009, 09:26 AM

I've tried both and liked them. I posted reviews here.
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mojo65 · 10-16-2009, 09:47 AM

I have some relics and cant keep the buggers lit.... 65% storage.....the flavor doesent seem worth the hassle.

e-man67 · 10-16-2009, 10:12 AM

Had a few Relics...tight draw...not a fan of any 5 Vegas except for the Miami.

Tredegar · 10-16-2009, 01:45 PM

Had the Relics when they first came out and about with six months of aging/resting in my humi. The initial taste was okay, but had a lot of burn issues. After 6 months the flavors did improve a bit, definitely an earthier flavor, burn still isn't spectacular but not too bad a smoke.

jerseystepup · 10-16-2009, 02:19 PM

5 vegas cigars has opened many doors for me.. first box i EVER bought was the 5 vegas gold.. a few months later the blacks.. now my taste has changed so much over the years that the miami is the only stick from them i REALLY enjoy.. ill occassionaly revist a black... the relic i didnt care for at all... much better smokes in that price range

T.G · 10-16-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Namerifrats

I'm a fan of the 5 Vegas cigars, especially the Series "A" and the Miami cigars. Had my eye on the Cask Strength and the Relics for a while now since first seeing them appear on Cigarbid. I have a sampler coming that has a Relic in it, and have bids on 5 packs of both he Relic and the Cask Strength. Just wondering what you guys that have tried them thought. They look really good!

They are worth a try as you never know what cigar you might end up liking, or even when you find a new favorite ____ (cheapie, yard gar, golf smoke, etc...).

I'm assuming you mean Cask-II's. Casks have been gone for over a year now.

10-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Have never had a Relic...put in a couple bids on them, but never won. I used to love the Cask Strengths...but have never had one since they reblended them. If they are anything like to old ones, then you are in for a treat.

systm · 10-16-2009, 04:33 PM

The Relics Are quite good, when they stay lit, they just need to be a little dryer. Haven't Tried the Cask Strength

Mark C · 10-16-2009, 06:57 PM

The one Relic I smoked was very enjoyable, and 100% problem free. Lit once, burned steady the whole way through.

Starscream · 10-16-2009, 08:11 PM

Cask Strength II ain't bad. Never had a Relic.

NickyTeen · 10-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Don't care for the Relic, but the Cask II is pretty nice with some age.

10-16-2009, 08:31 PM

I like the Relics better than the Cask. Didn't have any burn issues. Give em both about 6 months.

ZenSilk · 10-16-2009, 08:48 PM

I bought the Cask Strength based on some reviews here, and I found it to be much more mild then what the reviews said. All I got from it was sweet tobacco with a hint of sweet spice. It was not bad by all means, just weak for my tastes.

The relic is very dark tobacco, but also very one dimensional. Not my favorite smoke either.

Mark C · 10-17-2009, 09:41 PM

On a side note, anybody have an empty box for either Relic or Cask Strength II? They're neat lookin', but I'm not gonna pay that much for those cigars, just for a box. Would be willing to throw down a few bucks though, or a trade.

11-22-2009, 11:23 PM

Well, been a while since I posted this. I've tried both the Cask II and the Relic.

The Relic had a really strong smell, like it was going to be a "heavy" smoke. Ended up being Med, really good flavor, good burn, no problems.

The Cask II, smelled fine on pre-light, burned good the whole time. It had this really bitter taste all the way through it though. Cigar never got too hot, averaged a puff every minute- minute and a half. Purged it a time or three to see if that would help. Nada... I have one more, will let it sit in the humi a couple month before trying it.

I usually let everything from Cigarbid sit for at least a month before smoking. I've smoked a few within a couple of days though without problems. I was eager to try these, and only gave them 8-10 days each.

10-16-2009, 09:15 AM	#1
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars I'm a fan of the 5 Vegas cigars, especially the Series "A" and the Miami cigars. Had my eye on the Cask Strength and the Relics for a while now since first seeing them appear on Cigarbid. I have a sampler coming that has a Relic in it, and have bids on 5 packs of both he Relic and the Cask Strength. Just wondering what you guys that have tried them thought. They look really good!

10-16-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars I've tried both and liked them. I posted reviews here. Posted via Mobile Device

10-16-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
mojo65 Relocation Engineer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: mark Location: Evans,CO Posts: 240 Trading: (4)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars I have some relics and cant keep the buggers lit.... 65% storage.....the flavor doesent seem worth the hassle. __________________ Mark, I'LL TAKE MY GUNS, RELIGION & MONEY... YOU CAN KEEP THE CHANGE!

10-16-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars Had a few Relics...tight draw...not a fan of any 5 Vegas except for the Miami.

10-16-2009, 01:45 PM	#5
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars Had the Relics when they first came out and about with six months of aging/resting in my humi. The initial taste was okay, but had a lot of burn issues. After 6 months the flavors did improve a bit, definitely an earthier flavor, burn still isn't spectacular but not too bad a smoke.

10-16-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars 5 vegas cigars has opened many doors for me.. first box i EVER bought was the 5 vegas gold.. a few months later the blacks.. now my taste has changed so much over the years that the miami is the only stick from them i REALLY enjoy.. ill occassionaly revist a black... the relic i didnt care for at all... much better smokes in that price range

10-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#8
jbo57 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars Have never had a Relic...put in a couple bids on them, but never won. I used to love the Cask Strengths...but have never had one since they reblended them. If they are anything like to old ones, then you are in for a treat.

10-16-2009, 04:33 PM	#9
systm Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 154 Trading: (3)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars The Relics Are quite good, when they stay lit, they just need to be a little dryer. Haven't Tried the Cask Strength

10-16-2009, 06:57 PM	#10
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars The one Relic I smoked was very enjoyable, and 100% problem free. Lit once, burned steady the whole way through.

10-16-2009, 08:11 PM	#11
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars Cask Strength II ain't bad. Never had a Relic. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#12
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars Don't care for the Relic, but the Cask II is pretty nice with some age.

10-16-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars I like the Relics better than the Cask. Didn't have any burn issues. Give em both about 6 months.

10-16-2009, 08:48 PM	#14
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars I bought the Cask Strength based on some reviews here, and I found it to be much more mild then what the reviews said. All I got from it was sweet tobacco with a hint of sweet spice. It was not bad by all means, just weak for my tastes. The relic is very dark tobacco, but also very one dimensional. Not my favorite smoke either.

10-17-2009, 09:41 PM	#15
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars On a side note, anybody have an empty box for either Relic or Cask Strength II? They're neat lookin', but I'm not gonna pay that much for those cigars, just for a box. Would be willing to throw down a few bucks though, or a trade.

11-22-2009, 11:23 PM	#16
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Relic and Cask Strength Cigars Well, been a while since I posted this. I've tried both the Cask II and the Relic. The Relic had a really strong smell, like it was going to be a "heavy" smoke. Ended up being Med, really good flavor, good burn, no problems. The Cask II, smelled fine on pre-light, burned good the whole time. It had this really bitter taste all the way through it though. Cigar never got too hot, averaged a puff every minute- minute and a half. Purged it a time or three to see if that would help. Nada... I have one more, will let it sit in the humi a couple month before trying it. I usually let everything from Cigarbid sit for at least a month before smoking. I've smoked a few within a couple of days though without problems. I was eager to try these, and only gave them 8-10 days each.