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Gellis Family Cigars

Absolutos

Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars. It pairs Nicaragua wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4 × 50 to 6½ × 42.

Maker
Gellis Family Cigars
Wrapper
Nicaragua
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Nicaragua American Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 4 × 50 to 6½ × 42

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 Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos yet.

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.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

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Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos questions

How strong is Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos?

Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos 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 Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos made?

Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos is made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos use?

Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos uses a Nicaragua wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lonsdale (6½ × 42), Lonsdale (Stogies Exclusive) (6½ × 42), Corona Gorda (5½ × 48), Petit Robusto (4 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos?

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 cigars are similar to Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos?

Cigars with a similar build include Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog and Dapper La Madrina Shade. They share medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.