Henry Clay
Classic
Henry Clay Classic is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48.
- Maker
- Henry Clay
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera de García
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsHenry Clay Classic 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHenry Clay Classic questions
What does Henry Clay Classic taste like?
Henry Clay Classic 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 Classic?
Henry Clay Classic is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Henry Clay Classic 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 Classic made?
Henry Clay Classic is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Henry Clay Classic use?
Henry Clay Classic uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Brevas (5⅛ × 42), Brevas a la Conserva (5⅝ × 46), Brevas Finas (6½ × 48), Rothschild (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Henry Clay Classic?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Classic?
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 Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Montecristo Media Noche, Crowned Heads Le Careme and La Aurora 107 USA. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.