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Kafie 1901

San Andres

Kafie 1901 San Andres is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52.

Maker
Kafie 1901
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Kafie 1901 San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • 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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Kafie 1901 San Andres questions

What does Kafie 1901 San Andres taste like?

Kafie 1901 San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Kafie 1901 San Andres?

Kafie 1901 San Andres is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Kafie 1901 San Andres 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 Kafie 1901 San Andres made?

Kafie 1901 San Andres is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Kafie 1901 San Andres use?

Kafie 1901 San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Kafie 1901 San Andres come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6¼ × 52), Toro (5¾ × 54) and Gran Toro (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Kafie 1901 San Andres?

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 Kafie 1901 San Andres?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Kafie 1901 San Andres?

Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Kristoff San Andres. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.