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7-20-4

The Hustler

7-20-4 The Hustler is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Brazilian Mata Fina / Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Costa Rican binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 4¼ × 40 to 7½ × 50.

Maker
7-20-4
Wrapper
Brazilian Mata Fina / Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Costa Rican
Filler
Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country
Honduras
Strength
medium
Sizes
9 · 4¼ × 40 to 7½ × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

7-20-4 The Hustler uses a Brazilian Mata Fina / Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

9 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

7-20-4 The Hustler questions

What does 7-20-4 The Hustler taste like?

7-20-4 The Hustler uses a Brazilian Mata Fina / Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 The Hustler?

7-20-4 The Hustler is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is 7-20-4 The Hustler 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 The Hustler made?

7-20-4 The Hustler is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does 7-20-4 The Hustler use?

7-20-4 The Hustler uses a Brazilian Mata Fina / Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Costa Rican binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does 7-20-4 The Hustler come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Dog Walker (4¼ × 40), Five & Dime (5½ × 46), Corona Gorda (6 × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Double Corona (7½ × 50), Toro (6⅛ × 52), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52) and Robusto Gordo (5 × 60), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke 7-20-4 The Hustler?

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 The Hustler?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 The Hustler?

Cigars with a similar build include Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur, Rocky Patel Decade and Zino Nicaragua. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.