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Cuesta-Rey

Dominican

Cuesta-Rey Dominican is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. It comes in one listed size, 8½ × 52.

Maker
Cuesta-Rey
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
MATASA / General Cigar
Strength
mild
Sizes
1 · 8½ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Cuesta-Rey Dominican 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 25 min to 2 h 10 min for a 8.5-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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Cuesta-Rey Dominican questions

What does Cuesta-Rey Dominican taste like?

Cuesta-Rey Dominican 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 Dominican?

Cuesta-Rey Dominican is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Cuesta-Rey Dominican 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 Dominican made?

Cuesta-Rey Dominican is made in Dominican Republic at MATASA / General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Cuesta-Rey Dominican use?

Cuesta-Rey Dominican uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican Republic 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 Dominican come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: No. 1 (8½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Cuesta-Rey Dominican?

For a 8.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 25 min to 2 h 10 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 Dominican?

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 Dominican?

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.