Graycliff
1666
Graycliff 1666 is a medium strength cigar made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory. It pairs Costa Rican Maduro wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Graycliff
- Wrapper
- Costa Rican Maduro
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan & Honduran
- Country
- Bahamas
- Factory
- Graycliff Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5¼ × 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 bringsGraycliff 1666 uses a Costa Rican Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryGraycliff 1666 questions
What does Graycliff 1666 taste like?
Graycliff 1666 uses a Costa Rican Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Graycliff 1666?
Graycliff 1666 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Graycliff 1666 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 Graycliff 1666 made?
Graycliff 1666 is made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Graycliff 1666 use?
Graycliff 1666 uses a Costa Rican Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan & Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Graycliff 1666 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Presidente (7 × 48), PG (5¼ × 50), PGX (6 × 50), Toro (Honduras) (6 × 50), Robusto (Honduras) (5¼ × 52), Pirate (6 × 52), Torpedo (Honduras) (6 × 52) and Gordo (Honduras) (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Graycliff 1666?
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 Graycliff 1666?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Graycliff 1666?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Dámaso Maduro, La Aurora 1903 Preferidos and Bucanero El Capitan Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.