5 Vegas Relic Perfecto

Kreth · 08-30-2009, 03:06 PM

I snagged a single on cbid after winning another auction.

Humidor time: 3 weeks

Prelight: Another fugly wrapper, mottled and veiny. It looks old. No prelight draw due to the closed foot, but the cigar smells of coffee and leather.

Burn: Burn was uneven at first, an issue I often have with perfectos. It never got razor sharp, but evened out on its own and was reasonably straight from then on. Ash was flaky, but held on well. Draw was a bit tight, but loosened up as I got past the first inch or so. The burn time was about 65 minutes.

Flavor: Flavor was excellent, very creamy, with coffee, leather, cedar, and a faint touch of cinnamon taking turns. There was a fair amount of spice on the finish.

Summary: This is a great cigar if you can get past the looks. I think with a few months rest it would be amazing.
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08-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Sounds tasty.

BlackIrish · 08-30-2009, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the review. I've been looking to try these at some point but I've spent too much on other smokes and have never gotten to buying any of these. And I really need to stay away from CBid.
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bigloo · 08-30-2009, 05:03 PM

I did not care for this one at all. Actually, I have never smoked a 5 Vegas I did like. I got a fiver right when they were released. The cigar was super bitter. Maybe too fresh? Nice review, glad you enjoyed it.

08-30-2009, 05:12 PM

With some rest, I enjoyed the Relic. Although I also had some burn issues.

The Relic is actually the only 5 Vegas I've ever enjoyed.

kenstogie · 08-30-2009, 05:17 PM

WOndered about these, still looking for a 5ver on cbid or joecigar. These and the cask strength and the miami's too. Wish they had a sampler. Any way glad you enjoyed it sounds like it had some depth.

Kreth · 08-30-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bigloo

I did not care for this one at all. Actually, I have never smoked a 5 Vegas I did like. I got a fiver right when they were released. The cigar was super bitter. Maybe too fresh? Nice review, glad you enjoyed it.

I read a couple of reviews from when they first came out that complained about bitterness. I didn't get that at all. Maybe the tobacco was too young when they were released?
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Thrak · 08-30-2009, 06:41 PM

I clip both ends before lighting, seems to fix burn problems and gives you better flavor at the outset. (for me anyway)

I like these, still have about 4 left from a 10-pk I got on Joe...

G G · 08-30-2009, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the review.

Kreth · 08-30-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

WOndered about these, still looking for a 5ver on cbid or joecigar. These and the cask strength and the miami's too. Wish they had a sampler. Any way glad you enjoyed it sounds like it had some depth.

I know CI has couple of different 5V samplers. I don't think they have one with both the Relic and CSII, though.
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kelmac07 · 08-30-2009, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the review!!

DPD6030 · 08-30-2009, 10:05 PM

I've been wanting to try one of these. The catalog sure shows neat packaging for a box.

MedicCook · 08-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Nice review Jeff.

tuxpuff · 08-31-2009, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the review!

08-31-2009, 08:05 AM

spot on review. I've got one left from a 5er and am going to give it a year.

kenstogie · 08-31-2009, 08:13 AM

Cigars that benefit from aging can turn out to be fantastic sticks. Good luck.

BlackDog · 08-31-2009, 12:41 PM

I'm a sucker for the perfecto shape. I'm going to have to try these. Thanks for the review.

zitro_joe · 08-31-2009, 09:59 PM

Smoked one the other day and I really liked it. I was bother by the tight draw at first. I think I am just gonna cut 1/4 inch off the foot to start off with

08-31-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zitro_joe

Smoked one the other day and I really liked it. I was bother by the tight draw at first. I think I am just gonna cut 1/4 inch off the foot to start off with

Try a v-cut. Works great on perfectos and belicosos!!

Skywalker · 09-02-2009, 04:53 PM

I was curious but now I will have to give them a try!!!

Thanks for the review!!!

08-30-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	5 Vegas Relic Perfecto I snagged a single on cbid after winning another auction. Humidor time: 3 weeks Prelight: Another fugly wrapper, mottled and veiny. It looks old. No prelight draw due to the closed foot, but the cigar smells of coffee and leather. Burn: Burn was uneven at first, an issue I often have with perfectos. It never got razor sharp, but evened out on its own and was reasonably straight from then on. Ash was flaky, but held on well. Draw was a bit tight, but loosened up as I got past the first inch or so. The burn time was about 65 minutes. Flavor: Flavor was excellent, very creamy, with coffee, leather, cedar, and a faint touch of cinnamon taking turns. There was a fair amount of spice on the finish. Summary: This is a great cigar if you can get past the looks. I think with a few months rest it would be amazing. Posted via Mobile Device

08-30-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Sounds tasty.

08-30-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Thanks for the review. I've been looking to try these at some point but I've spent too much on other smokes and have never gotten to buying any of these. And I really need to stay away from CBid. Posted via Mobile Device

08-30-2009, 05:03 PM	#4
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto I did not care for this one at all. Actually, I have never smoked a 5 Vegas I did like. I got a fiver right when they were released. The cigar was super bitter. Maybe too fresh? Nice review, glad you enjoyed it.

08-30-2009, 05:12 PM	#5
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto With some rest, I enjoyed the Relic. Although I also had some burn issues. The Relic is actually the only 5 Vegas I've ever enjoyed.

08-30-2009, 05:17 PM	#6
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto WOndered about these, still looking for a 5ver on cbid or joecigar. These and the cask strength and the miami's too. Wish they had a sampler. Any way glad you enjoyed it sounds like it had some depth.

08-30-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto I clip both ends before lighting, seems to fix burn problems and gives you better flavor at the outset. (for me anyway) I like these, still have about 4 left from a 10-pk I got on Joe...

08-30-2009, 06:50 PM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Thanks for the review.

08-30-2009, 09:09 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Thanks for the review!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-30-2009, 10:05 PM	#12
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto I've been wanting to try one of these. The catalog sure shows neat packaging for a box.

08-30-2009, 10:07 PM	#13
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Nice review Jeff. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-31-2009, 07:38 AM	#14
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Thanks for the review!

08-31-2009, 08:05 AM	#15
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto spot on review. I've got one left from a 5er and am going to give it a year.

08-31-2009, 08:13 AM	#16
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Cigars that benefit from aging can turn out to be fantastic sticks. Good luck.

08-31-2009, 12:41 PM	#17
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto I'm a sucker for the perfecto shape. I'm going to have to try these. Thanks for the review. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-31-2009, 09:59 PM	#18
zitro_joe Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 270 Trading: (16)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Smoked one the other day and I really liked it. I was bother by the tight draw at first. I think I am just gonna cut 1/4 inch off the foot to start off with

09-02-2009, 04:53 PM	#20
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto I was curious but now I will have to give them a try!!! Thanks for the review!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!