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25th Anniversary

CLE 25th Anniversary is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli. It pairs Honduran wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 60.

Maker
CLE
Wrapper
Honduran
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Honduran
Country
Honduras
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 60

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 CLE 25th Anniversary 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

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CLE 25th Anniversary questions

How strong is CLE 25th Anniversary?

CLE 25th Anniversary is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is CLE 25th Anniversary 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 CLE 25th Anniversary made?

CLE 25th Anniversary is made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does CLE 25th Anniversary use?

CLE 25th Anniversary uses a Honduran wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does CLE 25th Anniversary come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (50 x 5) (5 × 50), Toro (54 x 6) (6 × 54), Gordo (60 x 6) (6 × 60) and 11/18 (6¼ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke CLE 25th Anniversary?

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 cigars are similar to CLE 25th Anniversary?

Cigars with a similar build include Eiroa Classic. They share medium-full strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.