Alfonso
Gran Selección
Alfonso Gran Selección is a medium-full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs undisclosed (darker wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut base blend) wrapper; Ecuadorian Connecticut binder; Nicaraguan ligero, Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 8 × 50.
- Maker
- Alfonso
- Wrapper
- undisclosed (darker wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut base blend)
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Filler
- Nicaraguan ligero, Peruvian
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5½ × 54 to 8 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAlfonso Gran Selección uses an undisclosed (darker wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut base blend) 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 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryAlfonso Gran Selección questions
What does Alfonso Gran Selección taste like?
Alfonso Gran Selección uses an undisclosed (darker wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut base blend) 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 Gran Selección?
Alfonso Gran Selección is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Alfonso Gran Selección good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Alfonso Gran Selección made?
Alfonso Gran Selección is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alfonso Gran Selección use?
Alfonso Gran Selección uses an undisclosed (darker wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut base blend) 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 Gran Selección come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Preciosos (7 × 40), Grandiosos (8 × 50), Estelares (5½ × 54), Exclusivos (6 × 54) and Enormes (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alfonso Gran Selección?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 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 Gran Selección?
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 Gran Selección?
Cigars with a similar build include MBombay KeSara Vintage Reserve, Atabey and RoMa Craft Intemperance WR 1794. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.