HVC Cigars
Cerro
HVC Cigars Cerro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TABSA. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 52 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- HVC Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TABSA
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 52 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 Cerro uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 h 15 min to 1 h 55 min for a 7.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHVC Cigars Cerro questions
What does HVC Cigars Cerro taste like?
HVC Cigars Cerro uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Cerro?
HVC Cigars Cerro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is HVC Cigars Cerro 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 HVC Cigars Cerro made?
HVC Cigars Cerro is made in Nicaragua at TABSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does HVC Cigars Cerro use?
HVC Cigars Cerro uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does HVC Cigars Cerro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38) and Torpedo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke HVC Cigars Cerro?
For a 7.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 55 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 Cerro?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Cerro?
Cigars with a similar build include Illusione MK Ultra, My Father Connecticut and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.