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American Barrel-Aged

Camacho American Barrel-Aged is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras. It pairs American Broadleaf wrapper; American Broadleaf binder; American Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Maduro, Honduran Corojo (bourbon barrel-aged) filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Camacho
Wrapper
American Broadleaf
Binder
American Broadleaf
Filler
American Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Maduro, Honduran Corojo (bourbon barrel-aged)
Country
Honduras
Factory
Diadema Cigars de Honduras
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
7 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Camacho American Barrel-Aged uses an American Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

7 in the catalog

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Camacho American Barrel-Aged questions

What does Camacho American Barrel-Aged taste like?

Camacho American Barrel-Aged uses an American Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Camacho American Barrel-Aged?

Camacho American Barrel-Aged is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Camacho American Barrel-Aged 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 Camacho American Barrel-Aged made?

Camacho American Barrel-Aged is made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Camacho American Barrel-Aged use?

Camacho American Barrel-Aged uses an American Broadleaf wrapper over an American Broadleaf binder, with American Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Maduro, Honduran Corojo (bourbon barrel-aged) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Camacho American Barrel-Aged come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Robusto (5.5x50) (5½ × 50), Toro (6x52) (6 × 52), Gordo (6x60) (6 × 60), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Perfecto Gordo (5.9375 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Camacho American Barrel-Aged?

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 Camacho American Barrel-Aged?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Camacho American Barrel-Aged?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO America, Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf and Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.