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Fool's Errand

Diesel Fool's Errand is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan Habano filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 58 to 5 × 58.

Maker
Diesel
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
Nicaraguan Habano
Filler
Nicaraguan Habano
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 58 to 5 × 58

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Diesel Fool's Errand uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Diesel Fool's Errand questions

What does Diesel Fool's Errand taste like?

Diesel Fool's Errand uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Diesel Fool's Errand?

Diesel Fool's Errand is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Diesel Fool's Errand good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Diesel Fool's Errand made?

Diesel Fool's Errand is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Diesel Fool's Errand use?

Diesel Fool's Errand uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with Nicaraguan Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Diesel Fool's Errand come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Simple Fool (5 × 58), Stubborn Fool (5 × 58) and Worthy Fool (5 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Diesel Fool's Errand?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Diesel Fool's Errand?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Diesel Fool's Errand?

Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown, Crowned Heads Four Kicks and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.