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Bances

No. 1

Bances No. 1 is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras/Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6⅞ × 44.

Maker
Bances
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Honduras/Dominican
Country
Honduras
Factory
General Cigar Honduras
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
1 · 6⅞ × 44

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Bances No. 1 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 6.875-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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Bances No. 1 questions

What does Bances No. 1 taste like?

Bances No. 1 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 Bances No. 1?

Bances No. 1 is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Bances No. 1 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 Bances No. 1 made?

Bances No. 1 is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Bances No. 1 use?

Bances No. 1 uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduras/Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Bances No. 1 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: No. 1 (6.875x44) (6⅞ × 44). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Bances No. 1?

For a 6.875-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Bances No. 1?

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 Bances No. 1?

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