Diamond Crown
Classic
Diamond Crown Classic is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 11 sizes, from 4½ × 54 to 8½ × 54.
- Maker
- Diamond Crown
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera A. Fuente
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 11 · 4½ × 54 to 8½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDiamond Crown Classic uses a 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 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
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What does Diamond Crown Classic taste like?
Diamond Crown Classic uses a 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 Classic?
Diamond Crown Classic is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Diamond Crown Classic 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 Classic made?
Diamond Crown Classic is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera A. Fuente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Diamond Crown Classic use?
Diamond Crown Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Diamond Crown Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 11 sizes: Belicoso No. 9 (6 × 50), No. 9 (6 × 50), No. 5 (4½ × 54), No. 4 (5½ × 54), No. 3 (6½ × 54), No. 7 (6¾ × 54), No. 1 Double Corona (7½ × 54) and No. 2 (7½ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Diamond Crown Classic?
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 Diamond Crown Classic?
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 Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Cuesta-Rey Centenario, 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.