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Don Lucas

Family Reserve

Don Lucas Family Reserve is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 5 × 50.

Maker
Don Lucas
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
full
Sizes
2 · 5 × 50 to 5 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Don Lucas Family Reserve uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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: 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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Don Lucas Family Reserve questions

What does Don Lucas Family Reserve taste like?

Don Lucas Family Reserve uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Don Lucas Family Reserve?

Don Lucas Family Reserve 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 Don Lucas Family Reserve 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 Don Lucas Family Reserve made?

Don Lucas Family Reserve is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Don Lucas Family Reserve use?

Don Lucas Family Reserve uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Lucas Family Reserve come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto Maduro (5 × 50) and Robusto Natural (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Don Lucas Family Reserve?

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 Don Lucas Family Reserve?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Lucas Family Reserve?

Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Añejo, La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro and Sinistro The Last Cowboy Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.