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Graycliff

Crystal

Graycliff Crystal is a medium-full strength cigar made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Sun-Grown wrapper; Indonesian binder; Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras & Greece (also reported: Costa Rica & Dominican Republic) filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 7½ × 48.

Maker
Graycliff
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sun-Grown
Binder
Indonesian
Filler
Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras & Greece (also reported: Costa Rica & Dominican Republic)
Country
Bahamas
Factory
Graycliff Cigar Factory
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
7 · 4½ × 44 to 7½ × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Graycliff Crystal yet.

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.
  • 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

7 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Graycliff Crystal questions

How strong is Graycliff Crystal?

Graycliff Crystal is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Graycliff Crystal 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 Graycliff Crystal made?

Graycliff Crystal is made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Graycliff Crystal use?

Graycliff Crystal uses an Ecuadorian Sun-Grown wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras & Greece (also reported: Costa Rica & Dominican Republic) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Graycliff Crystal come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Taco (4½ × 44), Piccolo (4½ × 46), Presidente (7 × 48), Salomon (7½ × 48), PG (5¼ × 50), Pirate (6 × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Graycliff Crystal?

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.