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Black Friday

HVC Black Friday is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 52.

Maker
HVC
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
Strength
full
Sizes
1 · 5½ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for HVC Black Friday yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-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.
  • 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.
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Sizes

1 in the catalog
Robusto Extra5½ × 52›

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HVC Black Friday questions

How strong is HVC Black Friday?

HVC Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday made?

HVC Black Friday is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What sizes does HVC Black Friday come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto Extra (5½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke HVC Black Friday?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 cigars are similar to HVC Black Friday?

Cigars with a similar build include Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf and Warped Corto. They share full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.

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