Balmoral
Añejo XO
Balmoral Añejo XO is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company. It pairs Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper; Dominican Olor binder; Dominican and Brazilian filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4¼ × 48 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Balmoral
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Arapiraca
- Binder
- Dominican Olor
- Filler
- Dominican and Brazilian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 4¼ × 48 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 bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Balmoral Añejo XO yet.
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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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, factoryBalmoral Añejo XO questions
How strong is Balmoral Añejo XO?
Balmoral Añejo XO is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Balmoral Añejo XO 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 Balmoral Añejo XO made?
Balmoral Añejo XO is made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Balmoral Añejo XO use?
Balmoral Añejo XO uses a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper over a Dominican Olor binder, with Dominican and Brazilian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Balmoral Añejo XO come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona (5⅞ × 42), Petit Robusto FT (4¼ × 48), Gran Toro (6 × 52), Gran Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo Mk52 (6¼ × 52) and Rothschild Masivo (5 × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Balmoral Añejo XO?
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.