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Don Diego

Babies

Don Diego Babies is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Cigars. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 33.

Maker
Don Diego
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
La Romana Cigars
Strength
mild
Sizes
1 · 4½ × 33

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Don Diego Babies uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Don Diego Babies questions

What does Don Diego Babies taste like?

Don Diego Babies uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Don Diego Babies?

Don Diego Babies is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Don Diego Babies 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 Don Diego Babies made?

Don Diego Babies is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Don Diego Babies use?

Don Diego Babies uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Don Diego Babies come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Babies (4.5x33) (4½ × 33). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Don Diego Babies?

For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 Don Diego Babies?

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 Don Diego Babies?

Cigars with a similar build include La Unica No. 100, Davidoff Grand Cru and Macanudo Cafe. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.