Crux Cigars
Epicure
Crux Cigars Epicure is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut Shade) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Crux Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Connecticut Shade)
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigars
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 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 bringsCrux Cigars Epicure uses an Ecuador (Connecticut Shade) 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.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCrux Cigars Epicure questions
What does Crux Cigars Epicure taste like?
Crux Cigars Epicure uses an Ecuador (Connecticut Shade) 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.
How strong is Crux Cigars Epicure?
Crux Cigars Epicure is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Crux Cigars Epicure good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Crux Cigars Epicure made?
Crux Cigars Epicure is made in Dominican Republic at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crux Cigars Epicure use?
Crux Cigars Epicure uses an Ecuador (Connecticut Shade) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crux Cigars Epicure come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅜ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto Extra (5¾ × 54), Short Salomone (6 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crux Cigars Epicure?
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 Crux Cigars Epicure?
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 Crux Cigars Epicure?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.