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Razorhog
02-10-2010, 12:31 PM
Cinco Vegas has become a favorite of mine. Are they basically only sold on cigars international and cigars.com? I checked the 5 Vegas web site and it lists those two and some B&Ms (one is also a lingere shop, WTF?)
GreekGodX
02-10-2010, 12:33 PM
Devil site (http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/)
Kreth
02-10-2010, 12:34 PM
From what I understand, CI bought the rights to the name several years ago. So yeah, your online options are pretty much CI and "sister" sites.
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SouthernSmoke
02-10-2010, 12:38 PM
you can snag some really really good deals off the devil site (cigarbid.com) that's run by cigars international...My local B&M has the A's and classics pretty routinely.

you can also find them on this (tinderbox.com) website but their prices aren't quite as competitive.
Razorhog
02-10-2010, 12:40 PM
From what I understand, CI bought the rights to the name several years ago. So yeah, your online options are pretty much CI and "sister" sites.
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Thanks for the info! Guess I'll stick with the devil site! Deals can be had there of course, but I wish there were alternative sellers to encourage competitive prices.
maninblack
02-10-2010, 12:56 PM
Another 5 Vegas fan! Like the others said, CI and cbid are your best bets. I really like the classic and the Miami's, but not so much the other blends.
Razorhog
02-10-2010, 01:07 PM
Another 5 Vegas fan! Like the others said, CI and cbid are your best bets. I really like the classic and the Miami's, but not so much the other blends.

I've tried two of the classics and both were sour. Got a couple that have been resting for over a year so I'll be trying them soon.
I love the Gold nuggets for a short mild smoke, the "A" series is very tasty- got some 6x60's for mowing the yard, and the Miamis are a good sit and enjoy cigars. Looking forward to trying the Relics, cask strengths, and various Limitadas.
Razorhog
02-10-2010, 01:17 PM
Forgot to mention the sampler deal on cbid right now: http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=850988
Whee
02-10-2010, 01:20 PM
I've tried two of the classics and both were sour. Got a couple that have been resting for over a year so I'll be trying them soon.
I love the Gold nuggets for a short mild smoke, the "A" series is very tasty- got some 6x60's for mowing the yard, and the Miamis are a good sit and enjoy cigars. Looking forward to trying the Relics, cask strengths, and various Limitadas.

The Classic gets better when it sits for awhile. :tu
Kreth
02-10-2010, 01:24 PM
Love the Classic, Relic, Cask Strength, Miami, and Limitadas (had some burn issues with an '08, but it tasted great). The Golds, not so much, and the As have been really hit or miss for me. I've had one Triple A and loved it. Hopefully they're more consistent than the regular As.
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rhmalone
02-10-2010, 03:29 PM
Give me a classic or miami any day... yum.
Namerifrats
02-10-2010, 07:13 PM
Cigars International and Cigarbid are the primary places. I did find some in a Tinderbox once....
Starscream
02-10-2010, 07:24 PM
I've tried two of the classics and both were sour. Got a couple that have been resting for over a year so I'll be trying them soon.
I love the Gold nuggets for a short mild smoke, the "A" series is very tasty- got some 6x60's for mowing the yard, and the Miamis are a good sit and enjoy cigars. Looking forward to trying the Relics, cask strengths, and various Limitadas.

Love the Classic, Relic, Cask Strength, Miami, and Limitadas (had some burn issues with an '08, but it tasted great). The Golds, not so much, and the As have been really hit or miss for me. I've had one Triple A and loved it. Hopefully they're more consistent than the regular As.
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IMHO:2, the best of the line is the Classic, then the Cask Strength II, then A series, then the regular, gold, and Limitada are all hit-or-miss.
captain53
02-10-2010, 07:35 PM
Not sure which particular ones you are interested in but the Daily JoeCigar and Jams run a lot of specials on them including this one today:

http://www.joecigar.com/index.asp
Razorhog
02-11-2010, 12:03 PM
IMHO:2, the best of the line is the Classic, then the Cask Strength II, then A series, then the regular, gold, and Limitada are all hit-or-miss.

I'm confused. I thought the classic was the regular - am I missing something ?
Kreth
02-11-2010, 12:20 PM
Two things frustrate me about 5 Vegas:
1. The As that have been on (like my last 5er) are really good. But some are awful. I had one last summer with this weird metallic flavor, like biting down on tin foil with an old school filling.
2. CI has some really good deals on 5V samplers, especially on Joe or other specials, but the Gold is in *every* friggin' one. :rolleyes:
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XTRazzer
02-12-2010, 08:39 AM
Slippery Rock Cigars carries 5 Vegas. The owner likes them so almost always has some varieties in stock which makes it nice if you want to try one. His prices on boxes are good as well, but when you factor in free shipping offers from Cigars International it's a toss-up.

My favorites are the Series A and Cask Strength II. Thankfully I haven't had a bad stick from either. I still want to try the AAA and Relic.
BigCat
02-12-2010, 01:10 PM
I'm confused. I thought the classic was the regular - am I missing something ?

The classic is the regular as I understand it. Also known as the red label.
sikk50
02-12-2010, 01:22 PM
The Gold's are really good after a 6 month or so nap. They pick up a lot of cinimon
Razorhog
02-12-2010, 02:54 PM
Haven't had a AAA yet but was just thinking that they chose a poor name for it. If it is a completely different blend than the A, and is a bit confusing. The band even looks similar.
taltos
02-12-2010, 03:10 PM
Try cigarplace.biz. A small company in Florida which has great prices, great deals and super customer service. I am not associated with them, just a very happy customer from Massachusetts.:tu
Starscream
02-12-2010, 03:15 PM
I'm confused. I thought the classic was the regular - am I missing something ?

That first pick should have said Miami. Sorry about that. Miami is my pick of the litter from 5 Vegas.
Razorhog
02-12-2010, 03:29 PM
Try cigarplace.biz. A small company in Florida which has great prices, great deals and super customer service. I am not associated with them, just a very happy customer from Massachusetts.:tu

Thanks!
Razorhog
02-12-2010, 03:30 PM
That first pick should have said Miami. Sorry about that. Miami is my pick of the litter from 5 Vegas.

Ahh I gotcha - I've got to get my hands on some Miamis.
BigCat
02-12-2010, 04:28 PM
Ahh I gotcha - I've got to get my hands on some Miamis.

cigarbid is your friend on this one. I've gotten 5 packs of the miamis for 9 bucks if I remember correctly. I know for sure I've gotten A's for that much. That's hard to beat.
jerseystepup
02-12-2010, 04:50 PM
Just curious... the original post in the thread they were called "cinco vegas" is that how these are pronounced? just curious... ive heard that and "five vegas"
taltos
02-12-2010, 04:59 PM
Just curious... the original post in the thread they were called "cinco vegas" is that how these are pronounced? just curious... ive heard that and "five vegas"cinco is Spanish for 5 and there is some feeling that the five should be pronounced that way.
Razorhog
02-12-2010, 05:33 PM
Just curious... the original post in the thread they were called "cinco vegas" is that how these are pronounced? just curious... ive heard that and "five vegas"
Yes the correct pronounciation is cinco, pronounced like "sink oh"