El Rey del Mundo
Classic
El Rey del Mundo Classic is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Honduras American Tobacco. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6⅛ × 54.
- Maker
- El Rey del Mundo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Honduras American Tobacco
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 50 to 6⅛ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEl Rey del Mundo Classic uses an Ecuadorian 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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What does El Rey del Mundo Classic taste like?
El Rey del Mundo Classic uses an Ecuadorian 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 El Rey del Mundo Classic?
El Rey del Mundo Classic is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is El Rey del Mundo Classic 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 El Rey del Mundo Classic made?
El Rey del Mundo Classic is made in Honduras at Honduras American Tobacco, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Rey del Mundo Classic use?
El Rey del Mundo Classic uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does El Rey del Mundo Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Rectangulares (5⅝ × 46), Robusto en Vidrio (5½ × 50), Reserva Salado (6 × 54) and Flor de Llaneza (6⅛ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Rey del Mundo Classic?
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 El Rey del Mundo Classic?
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 El Rey del Mundo Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Bolívar Cofradia, 5 Vegas Classic and Don Marcos. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.