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Corojo No. 5 Maduro

Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro (sun-grown Corojo) wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan, Costa Rican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7½ × 40.

Maker
Gran Habano
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro (sun-grown Corojo)
Binder
Nicaraguan Habano
Filler
Nicaraguan, Costa Rican
Country
Honduras
Factory
G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 5 × 52 to 7½ × 40

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 Corojo No. 5 Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro (sun-grown 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

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Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro questions

What does Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro taste like?

Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro (sun-grown 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 Maduro?

Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro 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 Maduro made?

Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro use?

Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro (sun-grown Corojo) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano 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 Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 52), Gran Robusto (6 × 54) and Imperial (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro?

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 Maduro?

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 Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Punch Rare Corojo, Eiroa Classic and Caldwell Long Live the King. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.