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Gran Habano

Blue in Green

Gran Habano Blue in Green is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Gran Habano
Wrapper
Connecticut
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Honduras
Factory
G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Gran Habano Blue in Green uses a 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-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

3 in the catalog

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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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Gran Habano Blue in Green questions

What does Gran Habano Blue in Green taste like?

Gran Habano Blue in Green uses a 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 Gran Habano Blue in Green?

Gran Habano Blue in Green is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Gran Habano Blue in Green 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 Gran Habano Blue in Green made?

Gran Habano Blue in Green is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Gran Habano Blue in Green use?

Gran Habano Blue in Green uses a Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Gran Habano Blue in Green come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gran Robusto (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano Blue in Green?

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 Blue in Green?

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 Gran Habano Blue in Green?

Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Gold, Gispert Classic and Camacho Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.