Gispert
Classic
Gispert Classic is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Gispert
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- HATSA
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 54 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGispert Classic uses an Ecuadorian 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 6.12-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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryGispert Classic questions
What does Gispert Classic taste like?
Gispert Classic uses an Ecuadorian 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 Gispert Classic?
Gispert Classic is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Gispert Classic 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 Gispert Classic made?
Gispert Classic is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gispert Classic use?
Gispert Classic uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gispert Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona (5½ × 44), Lonsdale (6½ × 44), Toro (6 × 50), Belicoso (6.12 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54) and Churchill (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gispert Classic?
For a 6.12-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 Gispert Classic?
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 Gispert Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Brick House Connecticut, Punch Bristol Cabinet and Don Lino Heritage. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.