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Camo Verde

Fratello Camo Verde is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory. It pairs Connecticut wrapper; Indonesia binder; Indonesian, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Fratello
Wrapper
Connecticut
Binder
Indonesia
Filler
Indonesian, Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
La Aurora Cigar Factory
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Fratello Camo Verde uses a Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

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Fratello Camo Verde questions

What does Fratello Camo Verde taste like?

Fratello Camo Verde uses a Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Camo Verde?

Fratello Camo Verde is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Fratello Camo Verde 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 Fratello Camo Verde made?

Fratello Camo Verde is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Fratello Camo Verde use?

Fratello Camo Verde uses a Connecticut wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Indonesian, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Fratello Camo Verde come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Fratello Camo Verde?

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 Camo Verde?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Camo Verde?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.