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Henry Clay

Brazil

Henry Clay Brazil is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican and Brazilian filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 7 × 56.

Maker
Henry Clay
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican and Brazilian
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 44 to 7 × 56

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Henry Clay Brazil uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Henry Clay Brazil questions

What does Henry Clay Brazil taste like?

Henry Clay Brazil uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Henry Clay Brazil?

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

Is Henry Clay Brazil 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 Henry Clay Brazil made?

Henry Clay Brazil is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Henry Clay Brazil use?

Henry Clay Brazil uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican and Brazilian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Henry Clay Brazil come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5 × 44), Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 54) and Churchill (7 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Henry Clay Brazil?

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 Henry Clay Brazil?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Henry Clay Brazil?

Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and La Galera Anemoi. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.