Argyle
Classic
Argyle Classic is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 8 × 54.
- Maker
- Argyle
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 50 to 8 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsArgyle Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryArgyle Classic questions
What does Argyle Classic taste like?
Argyle Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Argyle Classic?
Argyle Classic is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Argyle Classic good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Argyle Classic made?
Argyle Classic is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Argyle Classic use?
Argyle Classic uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Argyle Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Corona (5½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Pyramid (6½ × 52), Mayor (8 × 54) and Treasurer (5½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Argyle Classic?
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 Argyle Classic?
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 Argyle Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.