CLE
Corojo
CLE Corojo is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli. It pairs Honduran Corojo wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 40 to 6¼ × 60.
- Maker
- CLE
- Wrapper
- Honduran Corojo
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4 × 40 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 bringsCLE Corojo uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- 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 CLE Corojo taste like?
CLE Corojo uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 CLE Corojo?
CLE Corojo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is CLE Corojo good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is CLE Corojo made?
CLE Corojo is made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos El Aladino (Danli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CLE Corojo use?
CLE Corojo uses a Honduran Corojo 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 Corojo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: 40 x 4 (4 × 40), Corona Gorda (46 x 5 3/4) (5¾ × 46), 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 Corojo?
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 CLE Corojo?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to CLE Corojo?
Cigars with a similar build include Eiroa Classic, La Palina KB Series and Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Corojo. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.