Fratello
Arlequin
Fratello Arlequin is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Ecuador binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6.2 × 54.
- Maker
- Fratello
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6.2 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFratello Arlequin uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Fratello Arlequin taste like?
Fratello Arlequin uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Fratello Arlequin?
Fratello Arlequin is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Fratello Arlequin 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 Fratello Arlequin made?
Fratello Arlequin is made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fratello Arlequin use?
Fratello Arlequin uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over an Ecuador binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Fratello Arlequin come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6.2 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fratello Arlequin?
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 Fratello Arlequin?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Fratello Arlequin?
Cigars with a similar build include Joya de Nicaragua Celebración, Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.