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Paladin Habano

Hooten Young Paladin Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Hooten Young
Wrapper
Habano
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 brings

Hooten Young Paladin Habano uses a Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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

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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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Hooten Young Paladin Habano questions

What does Hooten Young Paladin Habano taste like?

Hooten Young Paladin Habano uses a Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Paladin Habano?

Hooten Young Paladin Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Hooten Young Paladin Habano 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 Paladin Habano made?

Hooten Young Paladin Habano is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Hooten Young Paladin Habano use?

Hooten Young Paladin Habano uses a Habano 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 Paladin Habano 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 Hooten Young Paladin Habano?

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 Paladin Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Hooten Young Paladin Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.