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Signature Series

CLE Signature Series is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas (Jamastrán Valley. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6¼ × 60.

Maker
CLE
Country
Honduras
Factory
Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas (Jamastrán Valley
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 4½ × 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 Signature Series 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

5 in the catalog

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CLE Signature Series questions

How strong is CLE Signature Series?

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

Is CLE Signature Series 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 Signature Series made?

CLE Signature Series is made in Honduras at Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas (Jamastrán Valley, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What sizes does CLE Signature Series come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona Gorda (46 x 5 1/2) (5½ × 46), Robusto Extra (50 x 4 1/2) (4½ × 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 Signature Series?

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.