Old Henry
Original
Old Henry Original is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4½ × 42 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Old Henry
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 4½ × 42 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 Original uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryOld Henry Original questions
What does Old Henry Original taste like?
Old Henry Original uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Original?
Old Henry Original is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Old Henry Original good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Old Henry Original made?
Old Henry Original is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Old Henry Original use?
Old Henry Original uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 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 Original come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Runt (4½ × 42), Corona (5½ × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5½ × 50), Belicoso (5½ × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Champion (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Old Henry Original?
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 Original?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Old Henry Original?
Cigars with a similar build include Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca, 1502 Emerald and Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.