HVC Cigars
First Selection
HVC Cigars First Selection is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TABSA. It pairs Ecuador Habano 2000 wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- HVC Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Habano 2000
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TABSA
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 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 First Selection uses an Ecuador Habano 2000 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 h 15 min to 1 h 55 min for a 7.5-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: 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryHVC Cigars First Selection questions
What does HVC Cigars First Selection taste like?
HVC Cigars First Selection uses an Ecuador Habano 2000 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 HVC Cigars First Selection?
HVC Cigars First 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 HVC Cigars First 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 HVC Cigars First Selection made?
HVC Cigars First Selection is made in Nicaragua at TABSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does HVC Cigars First Selection use?
HVC Cigars First Selection uses an Ecuador Habano 2000 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 First Selection come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke HVC Cigars First Selection?
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 First Selection?
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 HVC Cigars First Selection?
Cigars with a similar build include Illusione 888, Tatuaje Cojonu and Padrón 1926 Serie. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.