Jaime Garcia
Reserva Especial
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 70.
- Maker
- Jaime Garcia
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 9 · 4½ × 50 to 7 × 70
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsJaime Garcia Reserva Especial uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
9 in the catalogWhat to try next
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What does Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial taste like?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial made?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial use?
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Corona Grande (6¼ × 48), Petit Robusto (4½ × 50), Robusto (5¼ × 52), Belicoso (5½ × 52), Figurado J.G. (5⅝ × 52), Toro (6 × 54), Toro Gordo (6 × 60) and Super Gordo (5¾ × 66), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour 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 drink goes with Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series, La Dueña and L'Atelier Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.