Gran Habano
Corojo No. 5
Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) binder; Nicaraguan, Costa Rican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Gran Habano
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Costa Rican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 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 bringsGran Habano Corojo No. 5 uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- 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 Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 taste like?
Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Corojo No. 5?
Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 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 Corojo No. 5 made?
Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 use?
Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) binder, with Nicaraguan, Costa Rican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (6 × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Rothschild (4½ × 50), 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 Corojo No. 5?
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 Corojo No. 5?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. 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 Corojo No. 5?
Cigars with a similar build include Alec Bradley Prensado, Camacho Corojo and Rocky Patel Dark Star. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.