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Crux Cigars

Du Connoisseur

Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5⅜ × 46 to 7½ × 38.

Maker
Crux Cigars
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Plasencia Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5⅜ × 46 to 7½ × 38

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 Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur questions

How strong is Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur?

Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur 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 Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur made?

Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What sizes does Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: No. 3 (5⅝ × 35), No. 2 (6½ × 38), No. 1 (7½ × 38) and No. 4 (5⅜ × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 cigars are similar to Crux Cigars Du Connoisseur?

Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley American Sun Grown, Plasencia Alma Fuerte and CAO Nicaragua. They share medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.