Crux Cigars
Marblehead
Crux Cigars Marblehead is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuador (Colorado Habano) wrapper; Nicaragua & Indonesia binder; Nicaragua & Indonesia filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Crux Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Colorado Habano)
- Binder
- Nicaragua & Indonesia
- Filler
- Nicaragua & Indonesia
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 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 Marblehead uses an Ecuador (Colorado 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCrux Cigars Marblehead questions
What does Crux Cigars Marblehead taste like?
Crux Cigars Marblehead uses an Ecuador (Colorado 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 Marblehead?
Crux Cigars Marblehead is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Crux Cigars Marblehead 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 Marblehead made?
Crux Cigars Marblehead is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pages de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crux Cigars Marblehead use?
Crux Cigars Marblehead uses an Ecuador (Colorado Habano) wrapper over a Nicaragua & Indonesia binder, with Nicaragua & Indonesia filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crux Cigars Marblehead come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crux Cigars Marblehead?
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 Marblehead?
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 Marblehead?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.