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Bahia Gold

Bahia Gold is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Altadis USA. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Brazil binder; Brazil, Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52.

Maker
Bahia
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Brazil
Filler
Brazil, Dominican Republic
Country
Honduras
Factory
Altadis USA
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Bahia Gold uses an Ecuador 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Bahia Gold questions

What does Bahia Gold taste like?

Bahia Gold uses an Ecuador 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 Bahia Gold?

Bahia Gold is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Bahia Gold 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 Bahia Gold made?

Bahia Gold is made in Honduras at Altadis USA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Bahia Gold use?

Bahia Gold uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Brazil binder, with Brazil, Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Bahia Gold come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Torpedo (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Bahia Gold?

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 Bahia Gold?

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 Bahia Gold?

Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Gold, Gispert Classic and Camacho Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.