Alfonso
Extra Añejo
Alfonso Extra Añejo is a medium strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Ecuadorian Connecticut binder; Nicaraguan ligero, Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 50 to 9 × 50.
- Maker
- Alfonso
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Filler
- Nicaraguan ligero, Peruvian
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4 × 50 to 9 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAlfonso Extra Añejo uses an 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 h 10 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.75-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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryAlfonso Extra Añejo questions
What does Alfonso Extra Añejo taste like?
Alfonso Extra Añejo uses an 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 Alfonso Extra Añejo?
Alfonso Extra Añejo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Alfonso Extra Añejo 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 Alfonso Extra Añejo made?
Alfonso Extra Añejo is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alfonso Extra Añejo use?
Alfonso Extra Añejo uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian Connecticut binder, with Nicaraguan ligero, Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alfonso Extra Añejo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: No. 1 (4 × 50), No. 6 (9 × 50), No. 2 (5 × 52), No. 3 (6 × 54), No. 4 (6¾ × 56) and No. 5 (7½ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alfonso Extra Añejo?
For a 6.75-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 40 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 Alfonso Extra Añejo?
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 Alfonso Extra Añejo?
Cigars with a similar build include MBombay KeSara, Atabey and Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.