Fratello
Classico
Fratello Classico is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper; Cameroon binder; Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 3½ × 50 to 6¼ × 54.
- Maker
- Fratello
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Peruvian
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 3½ × 50 to 6¼ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFratello Classico uses an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 Classico taste like?
Fratello Classico uses an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown 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 Classico?
Fratello Classico is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Fratello Classico 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 Classico made?
Fratello Classico is made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fratello Classico use?
Fratello Classico uses an Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Fratello Classico come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona (5½ × 46), Fuoco (3½ × 50), Robusto (5½ × 52), Boxer (6¼ × 52), Toro (6¼ × 54) and Timacle (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fratello Classico?
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 Classico?
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 Classico?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Primeros Nicaragua, Espinosa Habano and Tatuaje El Triunfador. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.