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Casa Blanca

Casa Blanca Natural

Casa Blanca Natural is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Mexico binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 10 × 66.

Maker
Casa Blanca
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Binder
Mexico
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
General Cigar Dominicana
Strength
mild
Sizes
10 · 5 × 50 to 10 × 66

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Casa Blanca Natural 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 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
  • 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

10 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Casa Blanca Natural questions

What does Casa Blanca Natural taste like?

Casa Blanca Natural 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 Casa Blanca Natural?

Casa Blanca Natural is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Casa Blanca Natural 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 Casa Blanca Natural made?

Casa Blanca Natural is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Casa Blanca Natural use?

Casa Blanca Natural uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexico binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Casa Blanca Natural come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Corona (5½ × 42), Lonsdale (6½ × 42), Robusto (5 × 50), De Luxe (6 × 50), President (7½ × 50), Presidente (8 × 50), Magnum (7 × 60) and Half Jeroboam (5 × 66), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Casa Blanca Natural?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Casa Blanca Natural?

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 Casa Blanca Natural?

Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Cafe, Temple Hall Estates and Garcia y Vega 1882. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.