Hooten Young
2020 Selection
Hooten Young 2020 Selection is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Hooten Young
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsHooten Young 2020 Selection uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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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What does Hooten Young 2020 Selection taste like?
Hooten Young 2020 Selection uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Hooten Young 2020 Selection?
Hooten Young 2020 Selection is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Hooten Young 2020 Selection 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 Hooten Young 2020 Selection made?
Hooten Young 2020 Selection is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hooten Young 2020 Selection use?
Hooten Young 2020 Selection uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Hooten Young 2020 Selection come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hooten Young 2020 Selection?
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 Hooten Young 2020 Selection?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Hooten Young 2020 Selection?
Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff, La Galera Maduro and La Flor Dominicana 1994. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.