Henry Clay
War Hawk
Henry Clay War Hawk is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at La Flor de Copán. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 56.
- Maker
- Henry Clay
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- La Flor de Copán
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 54 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 bringsHenry Clay War Hawk uses an Ecuadorian 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 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: 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHenry Clay War Hawk questions
What does Henry Clay War Hawk taste like?
Henry Clay War Hawk uses an Ecuadorian 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 War Hawk?
Henry Clay War Hawk is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Henry Clay War Hawk 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 War Hawk made?
Henry Clay War Hawk is made in Honduras at La Flor de Copán, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Henry Clay War Hawk use?
Henry Clay War Hawk uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Henry Clay War Hawk come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lonsdale (6¾ × 42), Corona (5½ × 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 War Hawk?
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 War Hawk?
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 War Hawk?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Black, RoMa Craft Intemperance WR 1794 and 7-20-4 The Hustler. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.