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Jas Sum Kral

The King is Dead

Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Jas Sum Kral
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 60

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 The King is Dead uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 30 min for a 6-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: 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

3 in the catalog

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Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead questions

What does Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead taste like?

Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead?

Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead 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 Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead 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 The King is Dead made?

Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead use?

Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 The King is Dead?

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 Jas Sum Kral The King is Dead?

Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro, Diesel Unlimited Maduro and Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Nocturne. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.