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Cornelius & Anthony

The Mistress

Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; USA (Pennsylvania) binder; USA (Pennsylvania) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Cornelius & Anthony
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
USA (Pennsylvania)
Filler
USA (Pennsylvania)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Strength
full
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 The Mistress uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress questions

What does Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress taste like?

Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress?

Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress 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 Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress made?

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

What wrapper does Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress use?

Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an USA (Pennsylvania) binder, with USA (Pennsylvania) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress 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 The Mistress?

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 The Mistress?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Cornelius & Anthony The Mistress?

Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Las 6 Provincias MTZ, Protocol Eliot Ness Natural and Tatuaje Cojonu. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.