Hooten Young
Operator
Hooten Young Operator is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Hooten Young
- Wrapper
- African Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- 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 bringsHooten Young Operator uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 Operator taste like?
Hooten Young Operator uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Operator?
Hooten Young Operator is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Hooten Young Operator good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Hooten Young Operator made?
Hooten Young Operator is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Hooten Young Operator use?
Hooten Young Operator uses an African Cameroon 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 Operator come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Royal Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Hooten Young Operator?
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 Operator?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Operator?
Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Hemingway, La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series and La Galera Imperial Jade. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.