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Diamond Crown

5th Anniversary

Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at MATASA. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 54.

Maker
Diamond Crown
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
MATASA
Strength
mild
Sizes
1 · 5½ × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-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

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Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary questions

What does Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary taste like?

Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary 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 Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary?

Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary 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 Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary made?

Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary is made in Dominican Republic at MATASA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary use?

Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary?

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 Diamond Crown 5th Anniversary?

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.