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Cornelius & Anthony

Aerial

Cornelius & Anthony Aerial is a cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; USA (proprietary) binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Cornelius & Anthony
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
USA (proprietary)
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Cornelius & Anthony Aerial uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Cornelius & Anthony Aerial questions

What does Cornelius & Anthony Aerial taste like?

Cornelius & Anthony Aerial uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

Where is Cornelius & Anthony Aerial made?

Cornelius & Anthony Aerial is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Cornelius & Anthony Aerial use?

Cornelius & Anthony Aerial uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an USA (proprietary) binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Cornelius & Anthony Aerial come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Cornelius & Anthony Aerial?

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 Cornelius & Anthony Aerial?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Cornelius & Anthony Aerial?

Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Crema, Sindicato Cigars Affinity and Protocol Themis. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.