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Hiram & Solomon

Grand Architect

Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Paraguay, Ligero Esteli, Ligero Jalapa filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Hiram & Solomon
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Paraguay, Ligero Esteli, Ligero Jalapa
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium-full
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 Grand Architect uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
  • 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 Grand Architect questions

What does Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect taste like?

Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Grand Architect?

Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect 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 Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect made?

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

What wrapper does Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect use?

Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Paraguay, Ligero Esteli, Ligero Jalapa filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect 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 Grand Architect?

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 Grand Architect?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. 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 Grand Architect?

Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Long Live the King, Principle Cigars Aviator Series and La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.