Cuesta-Rey
Cabinet Selection
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 6¼ × 42 to 7 × 49.
- Maker
- Cuesta-Rey
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- MATASA / General Cigar
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 4 · 6¼ × 42 to 7 × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection questions
What does Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection taste like?
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection?
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection 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 Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection made?
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection is made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection use?
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Cabinet No. 95 (6¼ × 42), No. 2 (7 × 46), Cabinet No. 898 (7 × 49) and No. 8-T (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection?
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 Cuesta-Rey Cabinet Selection?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.