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 bringsBances 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBances 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.