Balmoral
Royal Selection
Balmoral Royal Selection is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company. It pairs Brazilian Maduro wrapper; Dominican and Brazilian binder; Dominican and Brazilian filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 5 × 50.
- Maker
- Balmoral
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican and Brazilian
- Filler
- Dominican and Brazilian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 5 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBalmoral Royal Selection uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBalmoral Royal Selection questions
What does Balmoral Royal Selection taste like?
Balmoral Royal Selection uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Balmoral Royal Selection?
Balmoral Royal Selection is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Balmoral Royal Selection 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 Balmoral Royal Selection made?
Balmoral Royal Selection is made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Balmoral Royal Selection use?
Balmoral Royal Selection uses a Brazilian Maduro wrapper over a Dominican and Brazilian 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 Royal Selection come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto EMS (5 × 50) and Robusto Maduro (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Balmoral Royal Selection?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Balmoral Royal Selection?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Balmoral Royal Selection?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 1903 Preferidos, Bucanero El Capitan Maduro and Dunhill Aged Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.