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Cornelius & Anthony

Meridian

Cornelius & Anthony Meridian is a cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Cornelius & Anthony
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Rosado
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Sizes
4 · 5 × 52 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 Meridian uses an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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: a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Cornelius & Anthony Meridian questions

What does Cornelius & Anthony Meridian taste like?

Cornelius & Anthony Meridian uses an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Meridian made?

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

What wrapper does Cornelius & Anthony Meridian use?

Cornelius & Anthony Meridian uses an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Cornelius & Anthony Meridian come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

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

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 Meridian?

With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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 Cornelius & Anthony Meridian?

Cigars with a similar build include Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural, Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit and Don Pepin Garcia Original. They share rosado wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.