7-20-4
1874 Series
7-20-4 1874 Series is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano wrapper; Indonesian binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5¼ × 52 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- 7-20-4
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano
- Binder
- Indonesian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 5¼ × 52 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually brings7-20-4 1874 Series uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory7-20-4 1874 Series questions
What does 7-20-4 1874 Series taste like?
7-20-4 1874 Series uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is 7-20-4 1874 Series?
7-20-4 1874 Series is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is 7-20-4 1874 Series good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is 7-20-4 1874 Series made?
7-20-4 1874 Series is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does 7-20-4 1874 Series use?
7-20-4 1874 Series uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does 7-20-4 1874 Series come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero Especial (7½ × 38), Corona Especial (5½ × 42), Robusto Especial (5¼ × 52), Toro Especial (6 × 52), Torpedo Especial (6½ × 54), Gagger (6 × 60) and Gordo Especial (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke 7-20-4 1874 Series?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with 7-20-4 1874 Series?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to 7-20-4 1874 Series?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.