Crux Cigars
Scoundrel
Crux Cigars Scoundrel is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- Crux Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCrux Cigars Scoundrel uses an Ecuadorian 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
1 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCrux Cigars Scoundrel questions
What does Crux Cigars Scoundrel taste like?
Crux Cigars Scoundrel uses an Ecuadorian 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 Scoundrel?
Crux Cigars Scoundrel is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Crux Cigars Scoundrel 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 Scoundrel made?
Crux Cigars Scoundrel is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crux Cigars Scoundrel use?
Crux Cigars Scoundrel uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan 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 Scoundrel come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crux Cigars Scoundrel?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Scoundrel?
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 Scoundrel?
Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Eastern Standard, Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense and Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.