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José L. Piedra (Cuba)

Petit Caballeros

José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros is a medium-full strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various. It pairs Cuban (Vuelta Arriba, Remedios region) wrapper; Cuban (Vuelta Arriba) binder; Cuban (Vuelta Arriba, short filler) filler. It comes in one listed size, 4¾ × 48.

Maker
José L. Piedra (Cuba)
Wrapper
Cuban (Vuelta Arriba, Remedios region)
Binder
Cuban (Vuelta Arriba)
Filler
Cuban (Vuelta Arriba, short filler)
Country
Cuba
Factory
Habanos S.A. — various
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 4¾ × 48

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 José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.75-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros questions

How strong is José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros?

José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros 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 José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros made?

José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros is made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — various, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros use?

José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros uses a Cuban (Vuelta Arriba, Remedios region) wrapper over a Cuban (Vuelta Arriba) binder, with Cuban (Vuelta Arriba, short filler) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Petit Caballeros (Hermoso Corto, short filler) (4¾ × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros?

For a 4.75-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 10 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 José L. Piedra (Cuba) Petit Caballeros?

Cigars with a similar build include Montecristo (Cuba) Línea 1935, La Gloria Cubana (Cuba) Taínos and Ramón Allones (Cuba) Small Club Coronas. They share medium-full strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.