Don Lucas
H.S. Series
Don Lucas H.S. Series is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Indonesian Sumatra wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Don Lucas
- Wrapper
- Indonesian Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 44 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDon Lucas H.S. Series uses an Indonesian 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryDon Lucas H.S. Series questions
What does Don Lucas H.S. Series taste like?
Don Lucas H.S. Series uses an Indonesian 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 Don Lucas H.S. Series?
Don Lucas H.S. Series is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Don Lucas H.S. Series 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 Lucas H.S. Series made?
Don Lucas H.S. Series is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Don Lucas H.S. Series use?
Don Lucas H.S. Series uses an Indonesian Sumatra 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 H.S. Series come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5 × 44), Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Don Lucas H.S. 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 Don Lucas H.S. Series?
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 Don Lucas H.S. Series?
Cigars with a similar build include Bucanero Windjammer, Argyle Fumas and Tatiana Mocha. They share Sumatra wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.