Brick House
Habano
Brick House Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Havana (Sumatra) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 3½ × 56 to 7¼ × 50.
- Maker
- Brick House
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Havana (Sumatra)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- J.C. Newman PENSA
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 9 · 3½ × 56 to 7¼ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBrick House Habano uses an Ecuadorian Havana (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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
9 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBrick House Habano questions
What does Brick House Habano taste like?
Brick House Habano uses an Ecuadorian Havana (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Brick House Habano?
Brick House Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Brick House Habano 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 Brick House Habano made?
Brick House Habano is made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Brick House Habano use?
Brick House Habano uses an Ecuadorian Havana (Sumatra) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Brick House Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Corona (5 × 42), Corona Larga (6¼ × 46), The Traveler (6⅛ × 48), Churchill (7¼ × 50), Short Torp (5½ × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54) and The Teaser (3½ × 56), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Brick House Habano?
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 Brick House Habano?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Brick House Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Quorum Classic, José Martí and San Cristobal Revelation. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.