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 bringsCornelius & 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCornelius & 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.