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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Sounds tasty.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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...
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Thanks for the review.:-)
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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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Thanks for the review!!
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I've been wanting to try one of these. The catalog sure shows neat packaging for a box.
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Nice review Jeff.
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Thanks for the review!
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spot on review. I've got one left from a 5er and am going to give it a year.
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Cigars that benefit from aging can turn out to be fantastic sticks. Good luck.
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I'm a sucker for the perfecto shape. I'm going to have to try these. Thanks for the review. :-)
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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
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Try a v-cut. Works great on perfectos and belicosos!!
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I was curious but now I will have to give them a try!!!

Thanks for the review!!!:-)
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