Gran Habano
Vintage 2002
Gran Habano Vintage 2002 is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan, Costa Rican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Gran Habano
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Costa Rican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGran Habano Vintage 2002 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-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
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What does Gran Habano Vintage 2002 taste like?
Gran Habano Vintage 2002 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 Vintage 2002?
Gran Habano Vintage 2002 is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Gran Habano Vintage 2002 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 Vintage 2002 made?
Gran Habano Vintage 2002 is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gran Habano Vintage 2002 use?
Gran Habano Vintage 2002 uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, 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 Vintage 2002 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Churchill (7 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano Vintage 2002?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Vintage 2002?
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 Vintage 2002?
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.