Graycliff
Espresso
Graycliff Espresso is a full strength cigar made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory. It pairs Costa Rican Corojo Seed Hybrid Maduro wrapper; Cameroon binder; Ecuadorian Ligero, Filipino Simaba & Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 14 × 50.
- Maker
- Graycliff
- Wrapper
- Costa Rican Corojo Seed Hybrid Maduro
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Ecuadorian Ligero, Filipino Simaba & Nicaraguan
- Country
- Bahamas
- Factory
- Graycliff Cigar Factory
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 9 · 4½ × 44 to 14 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGraycliff Espresso uses a Costa Rican Corojo Seed Hybrid Maduro 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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
9 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryGraycliff Espresso questions
What does Graycliff Espresso taste like?
Graycliff Espresso uses a Costa Rican Corojo Seed Hybrid Maduro 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 Graycliff Espresso?
Graycliff Espresso is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Graycliff Espresso 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 Espresso made?
Graycliff Espresso is made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Graycliff Espresso use?
Graycliff Espresso uses a Costa Rican Corojo Seed Hybrid Maduro wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Ecuadorian Ligero, Filipino Simaba & Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Graycliff Espresso come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Elegante (7¼ × 38), Taco (4½ × 44), Piccolo (4½ × 46), Presidente (7 × 48), Salomon (7½ × 48), PG (5¼ × 50), Big Bamboo (14 × 50) and Pirate (6 × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Graycliff Espresso?
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 Graycliff Espresso?
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 Graycliff Espresso?
Cigars with a similar build include Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf, Alec Bradley Prensado and Casa Magna Liga F. They share corojo wrapper, full strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.