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Fonseca (Cuba)

KDT Cadetes

Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various. It pairs Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. It comes in one listed size, 4.53 × 36.

Maker
Fonseca (Cuba)
Wrapper
Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
Binder
Cuban
Filler
Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
Country
Cuba
Factory
Habanos S.A. — various
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
1 · 4.53 × 36

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.53-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • 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

Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes questions

How strong is Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes?

Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes 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 Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes made?

Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes is made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes use?

Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes uses a Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Cadetes (short panetela) (4.53 × 36). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes?

For a 4.53-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 cigars are similar to Fonseca (Cuba) KDT Cadetes?

Cigars with a similar build include El Rey del Mundo (Cuba) 120 Aniversario Humidor, H. Upmann (Cuba) Connoisseur No.1 and Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Le Hoyo du Député (Serie Le Hoyo). They share mild-medium strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.