HVC Cigars
500 Years
HVC Cigars 500 Years is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. de Reinier Lorenzo. It pairs Nicaragua (Corojo 99) wrapper; Nicaragua (Jalapa) binder; Nicaragua (Corojo 99, Criollo 98) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- HVC Cigars
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua (Corojo 99)
- Binder
- Nicaragua (Jalapa)
- Filler
- Nicaragua (Corojo 99, Criollo 98)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fábrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. de Reinier Lorenzo
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsHVC Cigars 500 Years uses a Nicaragua (Corojo 99) 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHVC Cigars 500 Years questions
What does HVC Cigars 500 Years taste like?
HVC Cigars 500 Years uses a Nicaragua (Corojo 99) 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 HVC Cigars 500 Years?
HVC Cigars 500 Years is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is HVC Cigars 500 Years 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 HVC Cigars 500 Years made?
HVC Cigars 500 Years is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. de Reinier Lorenzo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does HVC Cigars 500 Years use?
HVC Cigars 500 Years uses a Nicaragua (Corojo 99) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Jalapa) binder, with Nicaragua (Corojo 99, Criollo 98) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does HVC Cigars 500 Years come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero Only Legends (7½ × 38), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Short Toro (5 × 54), Salomón (7 × 57) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke HVC Cigars 500 Years?
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 HVC Cigars 500 Years?
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 HVC Cigars 500 Years?
Cigars with a similar build include Illusione Original Documents Corojo, Luciano The Dreamer and Sindicato Cigars Sindicato. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.