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Brick House

Intenso

Brick House Intenso is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia. It pairs Nicaraguan Jalapa Sun Grown wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 44.

Maker
Brick House
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Jalapa Sun Grown
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Plasencia
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 44

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Brick House Intenso 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Brick House Intenso questions

How strong is Brick House Intenso?

Brick House Intenso is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Brick House Intenso 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 Brick House Intenso made?

Brick House Intenso is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Brick House Intenso use?

Brick House Intenso uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Sun Grown wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Brick House Intenso come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Larga (6½ × 44), Robusto (5½ × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Brick House Intenso?

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.