Casa Turrent
1880 Claro
Casa Turrent 1880 Claro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Mexico at Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos. It pairs Mexican Habano Criollo (San Andrés Claro) wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Mexican San Andrés filler. It comes in one listed size, 5¼ × 55.
- Maker
- Casa Turrent
- Wrapper
- Mexican Habano Criollo (San Andrés Claro)
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Mexican San Andrés
- Country
- Mexico
- Factory
- Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5¼ × 55
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCasa Turrent 1880 Claro uses a Mexican Habano Criollo (San Andrés Claro) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.25-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCasa Turrent 1880 Claro questions
What does Casa Turrent 1880 Claro taste like?
Casa Turrent 1880 Claro uses a Mexican Habano Criollo (San Andrés Claro) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Turrent 1880 Claro?
Casa Turrent 1880 Claro is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Casa Turrent 1880 Claro 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 Turrent 1880 Claro made?
Casa Turrent 1880 Claro is made in Mexico at Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Casa Turrent 1880 Claro use?
Casa Turrent 1880 Claro uses a Mexican Habano Criollo (San Andrés Claro) wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Mexican San Andrés filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Casa Turrent 1880 Claro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5¼ × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Casa Turrent 1880 Claro?
For a 5.25-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 Turrent 1880 Claro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Turrent 1880 Claro?
Cigars with a similar build include Te-Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar, Dapper Cubo Maduro and Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Mexico, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.