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Jas Sum Kral

Red Knight

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera de Aragón. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Mexican San Andrés and Nicaraguan Jalapa binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 38.

Maker
Jas Sum Kral
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Mexican San Andrés and Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera de Aragón
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 38

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

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Jas Sum Kral Red Knight questions

What does Jas Sum Kral Red Knight taste like?

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 Jas Sum Kral Red Knight?

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Jas Sum Kral Red Knight 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 Jas Sum Kral Red Knight made?

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera de Aragón, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Jas Sum Kral Red Knight use?

Jas Sum Kral Red Knight uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés and Nicaraguan Jalapa binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Jas Sum Kral Red Knight come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 38), Lonsdale (6½ × 42), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Jas Sum Kral Red Knight?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Jas Sum Kral Red Knight?

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 Jas Sum Kral Red Knight?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.