Gellis Family Cigars
Essentials
Gellis Family Cigars Essentials is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at TABACALERA LA iSLA. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) wrapper; Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 32.
- Maker
- Gellis Family Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Connecticut-seed)
- Binder
- Ecuador (Connecticut-seed)
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- TABACALERA LA iSLA
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 4½ × 32
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGellis Family Cigars Essentials uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
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What does Gellis Family Cigars Essentials taste like?
Gellis Family Cigars Essentials uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) 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 Gellis Family Cigars Essentials?
Gellis Family Cigars Essentials is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Gellis Family Cigars Essentials good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gellis Family Cigars Essentials made?
Gellis Family Cigars Essentials is made in Dominican Republic at TABACALERA LA iSLA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gellis Family Cigars Essentials use?
Gellis Family Cigars Essentials uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) wrapper over an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) 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 Essentials come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Petit Corona (4½ × 32). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gellis Family Cigars Essentials?
For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 Gellis Family Cigars Essentials?
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 Gellis Family Cigars Essentials?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.