Old Henry
Gold Label
Old Henry Gold Label is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Old Henry
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsOld Henry Gold Label uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryOld Henry Gold Label questions
What does Old Henry Gold Label taste like?
Old Henry Gold Label uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Old Henry Gold Label?
Old Henry Gold Label is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Old Henry Gold Label good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Old Henry Gold Label made?
Old Henry Gold Label is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Old Henry Gold Label use?
Old Henry Gold Label uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Old Henry Gold Label come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (5½ × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Old Henry Gold Label?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes 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 Old Henry Gold Label?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Old Henry Gold Label?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut, San Cristobal Elegancia and Tatuaje Cabaiguan. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.