CI and 5 Vegas

Smoke Naked · 02-19-2009, 06:56 AM

I read that 5 Vegas is exclusive to Cigars International (and affiliates), but now I have seen them being sold at another online shop not affiliated with CI. Whats the policy with cigars that are exclusive. Can anyone with a tocab, license buy and resell or is the online shop breaking some agreement/rule/law?

Smoke Naked

taltos · 02-19-2009, 07:25 AM

CI does own the name but they also have a wholesale division that sells them to other internet vendors as well as to b&m's.

Thrak · 02-19-2009, 08:18 AM

5Vegas is good.

eber · 02-19-2009, 08:36 AM

I was wondering that as well when I saw a 5 Vegas ash tray for sale at one of the local B&Ms

02-19-2009, 09:42 AM

It's funny. I dis liked the Vegas 'A' and I tried and really hated the 5 classic,It tasted like dirt and salt to me. Is there any good 5 Vegas out there? So far I hated the ones I smoked.

Thrak · 02-19-2009, 11:20 AM

how long did they rest?

You should try a Gold, they're mellow but real tasty

02-19-2009, 11:29 AM

The A's were in the humi for 2+ months and I was told they are better with 6 months on them but I gave them away anyhow to make room for other smoke I had coming. The 5 I got from a trade and have no idea how long he had it.

I will try the gold when I get a chance.

Kreth · 02-19-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowgoat

The A's were in the humi for 2+ months and I was told they are better with 6 months on them but I gave them away anyhow to make room for other smoke I had coming. The 5 I got from a trade and have no idea how long he had it.

I had the same experience. I read all these great reviews about the Series A, picked one up in a sampler, smoked it pretty much OTT and was very disappointed. I mentioned it in another thread here and got a suggestion to let it rest for a while.

Skywalker · 02-19-2009, 11:55 AM

The boxpressed Apex is the best IMHO!!!

For those who have not, try the 5 Vegas Limitada's from various years, as well as the Shortys!!!

02-19-2009, 12:47 PM

Haven't had a bad 5 Vegas yet, although I have yet to try the new Cask and the recently released Relic.

jaycarla · 02-19-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

The boxpressed Apex is the best IMHO!!!

Love the Apex! 2-3 months good, 6+ they are better, although I have had a couple bundles that were great OTT too, so who knows.

Boobar · 02-19-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Java

Haven't had a bad 5 Vegas yet.

Me neither, the Series 'A' is my favorite but also keep a stash of classics, golds, and Miami's around. For the price of these cigars they are a no brainer for me.

I am interested to try the new Relic series.

Tio Gato · 02-19-2009, 02:12 PM

The Gold is excellent if you like a mild smoke that has some flavor. The Nuggets are the perfect early morning smoke with a cup of coffee. They make great handouts to inexperienced smokers, it won't kill 'em.
The other lines need lots of rest. Don't toss 'em if they've only rested a few months. Most become pretty good.

weak_link · 02-19-2009, 02:20 PM

Miami torp is my fav 5 Vegas but the Gold goes good with coffee. Better than a CAO Gold imho.

tenbaseg · 02-19-2009, 03:25 PM

The original cask strength was pretty good. I have a 5'er of the new ones resting. I'll probably wait until spring to give them a try. They were really squishy when they arrived.

I'm interested in how the Relic is going to turn out. Maybe we can get a box split going once they come out.

Smoke Naked · 02-19-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

CI does own the name but they also have a wholesale division that sells them to other internet vendors as well as to b&m's.

Thank you for your response.

After I bought a sampler that had the gold and classics I went ahead and bought my very first box of cigars not too long ago. I got the gold robustos and it came with a torpedo sampler of classic and golds. My newb pallet loves them and since I dont have a stock pile I never had a chance to let them rest first. They just keep getting better and better the more they rest, I'm def. gonna get some more so I can really let them chill, hopefully for months. Till then I got some Flor de Olivas that come in tomorrow. What can I say, 5 Vegas Golds and FdO's, not quite what you'd call a collection but I'm loving every minute of it. Anyway, thanks to everyone for putting up such great information and reviews.

Smoke Naked

neoflex · 02-19-2009, 08:28 PM

I'll throw out another vote for the Miami.

04-01-2009, 09:16 AM

5 vegas miami knuckle ftw!

PeteSB75 · 04-01-2009, 09:23 AM

Gotta say, I've only tried the Limitadas, and that only from 2006, but they are very tasty. Pulled a couple out last month and they were delicious. Much better than when they went in about 2 years ago.

04-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Seems I first saw 5 vegas at a "shmoker's outlet" place 4 yrs ago. I've got 2 cask I'm aging and tried a Relic. Def. needs some time, but has great potential to be amazing.

02-19-2009, 06:56 AM	#1
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	CI and 5 Vegas I read that 5 Vegas is exclusive to Cigars International (and affiliates), but now I have seen them being sold at another online shop not affiliated with CI. Whats the policy with cigars that are exclusive. Can anyone with a tocab, license buy and resell or is the online shop breaking some agreement/rule/law? Smoke Naked __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

02-19-2009, 07:25 AM	#2
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas CI does own the name but they also have a wholesale division that sells them to other internet vendors as well as to b&m's. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-19-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas 5Vegas is good.

02-19-2009, 08:36 AM	#4
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas I was wondering that as well when I saw a 5 Vegas ash tray for sale at one of the local B&Ms

02-19-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI and 5 Vegas It's funny. I dis liked the Vegas 'A' and I tried and really hated the 5 classic,It tasted like dirt and salt to me. Is there any good 5 Vegas out there? So far I hated the ones I smoked.

02-19-2009, 11:20 AM	#6
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas how long did they rest? You should try a Gold, they're mellow but real tasty

02-19-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
yellowgoat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI and 5 Vegas The A's were in the humi for 2+ months and I was told they are better with 6 months on them but I gave them away anyhow to make room for other smoke I had coming. The 5 I got from a trade and have no idea how long he had it. I will try the gold when I get a chance.

02-19-2009, 11:55 AM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas The boxpressed Apex is the best IMHO!!! For those who have not, try the 5 Vegas Limitada's from various years, as well as the Shortys!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-19-2009, 12:47 PM	#10
Java Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI and 5 Vegas Haven't had a bad 5 Vegas yet, although I have yet to try the new Cask and the recently released Relic.

02-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#13
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas The Gold is excellent if you like a mild smoke that has some flavor. The Nuggets are the perfect early morning smoke with a cup of coffee. They make great handouts to inexperienced smokers, it won't kill 'em. The other lines need lots of rest. Don't toss 'em if they've only rested a few months. Most become pretty good. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

02-19-2009, 02:20 PM	#14
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas Miami torp is my fav 5 Vegas but the Gold goes good with coffee. Better than a CAO Gold imho.

02-19-2009, 03:25 PM	#15
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas The original cask strength was pretty good. I have a 5'er of the new ones resting. I'll probably wait until spring to give them a try. They were really squishy when they arrived. I'm interested in how the Relic is going to turn out. Maybe we can get a box split going once they come out.

02-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#17
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas I'll throw out another vote for the Miami. __________________

04-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#18
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI and 5 Vegas 5 vegas miami knuckle ftw!

04-01-2009, 09:23 AM	#19
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: CI and 5 Vegas Gotta say, I've only tried the Limitadas, and that only from 2006, but they are very tasty. Pulled a couple out last month and they were delicious. Much better than when they went in about 2 years ago. __________________ Formerly Malik23

04-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#20
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI and 5 Vegas Seems I first saw 5 vegas at a "shmoker's outlet" place 4 yrs ago. I've got 2 cask I'm aging and tried a Relic. Def. needs some time, but has great potential to be amazing.