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 bringsHiram & 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHiram & 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.