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Hiram & Solomon

Entered Apprentice

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Shade (Talanga) wrapper; Connecticut Shade (Talanga) binder; Habano Ometepe, Pennsylvania, Paraguay filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Hiram & Solomon
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade (Talanga)
Binder
Connecticut Shade (Talanga)
Filler
Habano Ometepe, Pennsylvania, Paraguay
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice uses a Connecticut Shade (Talanga) 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: 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice questions

What does Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice taste like?

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice uses a Connecticut Shade (Talanga) 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 Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice?

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice 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 Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice made?

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice use?

Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice uses a Connecticut Shade (Talanga) wrapper over a Connecticut Shade (Talanga) binder, with Habano Ometepe, Pennsylvania, Paraguay filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice?

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 Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice?

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 Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice?

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.