Cuesta-Rey
Centenario
Cuesta-Rey Centenario is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Shade (Natural) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7¼ × 48.
- Maker
- Cuesta-Rey
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade (Natural)
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 4½ × 50 to 7¼ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCuesta-Rey Centenario uses a Connecticut Shade (Natural) 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCuesta-Rey Centenario questions
What does Cuesta-Rey Centenario taste like?
Cuesta-Rey Centenario uses a Connecticut Shade (Natural) 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 Centenario?
Cuesta-Rey Centenario is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Cuesta-Rey Centenario 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 Centenario made?
Cuesta-Rey Centenario is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cuesta-Rey Centenario use?
Cuesta-Rey Centenario uses a Connecticut Shade (Natural) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cuesta-Rey Centenario come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Dominican No. 5 (5½ × 43), No. 5 (6 × 44), No. 7 (6¼ × 44), Aristocrat (7¼ × 48), Robusto No. 7 (4½ × 50), Tuscany (5 × 50), Dominican No. 60 (6 × 50) and Pyramid No. 9 (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cuesta-Rey Centenario?
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 Cuesta-Rey Centenario?
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 Centenario?
Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Classic, Tresado No. 100 and Ashton Cabinet Selection. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.