Gran Habano
S.T.K. Black Dahlia
Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Habano and Nicaraguan (double binder) binder; Nicaraguan Cubita, Habano, Costa Rican, Colombian filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Gran Habano
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Binder
- Habano and Nicaraguan (double binder)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Cubita, Habano, Costa Rican, Colombian
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 52 to 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 S.T.K. Black Dahlia 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 S.T.K. Black Dahlia taste like?
Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia 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 S.T.K. Black Dahlia?
Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia made?
Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia use?
Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over a Habano and Nicaraguan (double binder) binder, with Nicaraguan Cubita, Habano, Costa Rican, Colombian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: 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 S.T.K. Black Dahlia?
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 S.T.K. Black Dahlia?
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 S.T.K. Black Dahlia?
Cigars with a similar build include CLE Corojo, La Palina KB Series and Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Corojo. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.