Diesel
Hair of the Dog
Diesel Hair of the Dog is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Diesel
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDiesel Hair of the Dog uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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
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What does Diesel Hair of the Dog taste like?
Diesel Hair of the Dog uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Hair of the Dog?
Diesel Hair of the Dog is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Diesel Hair of the Dog good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Diesel Hair of the Dog made?
Diesel Hair of the Dog is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Diesel Hair of the Dog use?
Diesel Hair of the Dog uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Diesel Hair of the Dog come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (Box Pressed) (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Diesel Hair of the Dog?
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 Diesel Hair of the Dog?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Hair of the Dog?
Cigars with a similar build include Southern Draw 300 Manos, Espinosa Habano and Tatuaje El Triunfador. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.