Fratello
Smooth and Strong
Fratello Smooth and Strong is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuador Habano HVA wrapper; Indonesia binder; Pennsylvania, Nicaraguan (Estelí & Condega) filler. It comes in one listed size, 7 × 52.
- Maker
- Fratello
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Habano HVA
- Binder
- Indonesia
- Filler
- Pennsylvania, Nicaraguan (Estelí & Condega)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Aurora Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 7 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFratello Smooth and Strong uses an Ecuador Habano HVA 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-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 Smooth and Strong taste like?
Fratello Smooth and Strong uses an Ecuador Habano HVA 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 Smooth and Strong?
Fratello Smooth and Strong is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Fratello Smooth and Strong 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 Smooth and Strong made?
Fratello Smooth and Strong is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fratello Smooth and Strong use?
Fratello Smooth and Strong uses an Ecuador Habano HVA wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Pennsylvania, Nicaraguan (Estelí & Condega) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Fratello Smooth and Strong come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Churchill (7 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fratello Smooth and Strong?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Smooth and Strong?
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 Smooth and Strong?
Cigars with a similar build include La Galera Habano, Davidoff Escurio and Crux Cigars Guild. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.