Henry Clay
Brevas Excellence
Henry Clay Brevas Excellence is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Cigars. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 46.
- Maker
- Henry Clay
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Romana Cigars
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6½ × 46
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsHenry Clay Brevas Excellence uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHenry Clay Brevas Excellence questions
What does Henry Clay Brevas Excellence taste like?
Henry Clay Brevas Excellence uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Brevas Excellence?
Henry Clay Brevas Excellence is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Henry Clay Brevas Excellence good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Henry Clay Brevas Excellence made?
Henry Clay Brevas Excellence is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Henry Clay Brevas Excellence use?
Henry Clay Brevas Excellence uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Henry Clay Brevas Excellence come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Brevas Excellence (6.5x46) (6½ × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Henry Clay Brevas Excellence?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Brevas Excellence?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Brevas Excellence?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.