Cavalier Genève
Black Series II
Cavalier Genève Black Series II is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 57.
- Maker
- Cavalier Genève
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 57
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCavalier Genève Black Series II uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 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: 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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What does Cavalier Genève Black Series II taste like?
Cavalier Genève Black Series II uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 Cavalier Genève Black Series II?
Cavalier Genève Black Series II is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Cavalier Genève Black Series II 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 Cavalier Genève Black Series II made?
Cavalier Genève Black Series II is made in Honduras at Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cavalier Genève Black Series II use?
Cavalier Genève Black Series II uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 Cavalier Genève Black Series II come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Lancero (7 × 38), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto Gordo (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54), Torpedo (6 × 54) and Salomónes (7 × 57). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cavalier Genève Black Series II?
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 Cavalier Genève Black Series II?
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 Cavalier Genève Black Series II?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Zócalo, CLE Maduro and Rebellion Rockstar Sweet Child O Mine. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.