Graycliff
Profesionale
Graycliff Profesionale is a medium strength cigar made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Indonesian binder; Brazil, Dominican Republic, Honduras & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Graycliff
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Indonesian
- Filler
- Brazil, Dominican Republic, Honduras & Nicaragua
- Country
- Bahamas
- Factory
- Graycliff Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 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 Profesionale uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryGraycliff Profesionale questions
What does Graycliff Profesionale taste like?
Graycliff Profesionale uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Profesionale?
Graycliff Profesionale is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Graycliff Profesionale 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 Profesionale made?
Graycliff Profesionale is made in Bahamas at Graycliff Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Graycliff Profesionale use?
Graycliff Profesionale uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Brazil, Dominican Republic, Honduras & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Graycliff Profesionale come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Presidente (7 × 48), PG (5¼ × 50), PG (Toro) (6 × 50), PGX (6 × 50) and Pirate (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Graycliff Profesionale?
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 Profesionale?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Profesionale?
Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, Bolívar Cofradia and La Aurora 107 Ecuador. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.