Diesel
Vintage Series
Diesel Vintage Series is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Esteli Habano binder; Jalapa Habano filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 56 to 7¾ × 49.
- Maker
- Diesel
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Esteli Habano
- Filler
- Jalapa Habano
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 56 to 7¾ × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDiesel Vintage Series uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Vintage Series taste like?
Diesel Vintage Series uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Vintage Series?
Diesel Vintage Series is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Diesel Vintage Series 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 Vintage Series made?
Diesel Vintage Series is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Diesel Vintage Series use?
Diesel Vintage Series uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Esteli Habano binder, with Jalapa Habano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Diesel Vintage Series come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Double Corona (7¾ × 49), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto Gordo (5 × 56) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Diesel Vintage Series?
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 Vintage Series?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Vintage Series?
Cigars with a similar build include Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori, RoMa Craft Neanderthal and Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.