Crux Cigars
Epicure Habano
Crux Cigars Epicure Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuador (Habano) wrapper. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Crux Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Habano)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52
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 Habano uses an Ecuador (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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCrux Cigars Epicure Habano questions
What does Crux Cigars Epicure Habano taste like?
Crux Cigars Epicure Habano uses an Ecuador (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 Crux Cigars Epicure Habano?
Crux Cigars Epicure Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Crux Cigars Epicure Habano good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Crux Cigars Epicure Habano made?
Crux Cigars Epicure Habano is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crux Cigars Epicure Habano use?
Crux Cigars Epicure Habano uses an Ecuador (Habano) wrapper. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crux Cigars Epicure Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅜ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6¼ × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crux Cigars Epicure Habano?
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 Habano?
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 Crux Cigars Epicure Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.