Gran Habano
Azteca
Gran Habano Azteca is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Mexican San Andres binder; Nicaraguan Habano, Panamanian filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gran Habano
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Mexican San Andres
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Habano, Panamanian
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGran Habano Azteca uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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
1 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
reads and news on Gran HabanoGran Habano Azteca questions
What does Gran Habano Azteca taste like?
Gran Habano Azteca uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Gran Habano Azteca?
Gran Habano Azteca is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Gran Habano Azteca 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 Gran Habano Azteca made?
Gran Habano Azteca is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gran Habano Azteca use?
Gran Habano Azteca uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Mexican San Andres binder, with Nicaraguan Habano, Panamanian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gran Habano Azteca come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Jaguares (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano Azteca?
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 Gran Habano Azteca?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Gran Habano Azteca?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Zócalo, Cavalier Genève Black Series II and CLE Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.