Paul Garmirian
Gourmet Series II
Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Paul Garmirian
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- 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 bringsPaul Garmirian Gourmet Series II uses a Connecticut Shade 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPaul Garmirian Gourmet Series II questions
What does Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II taste like?
Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II?
Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II 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 Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II made?
Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II use?
Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Connoisseur (6 × 50), Belicoso Fino (5½ × 52) and Torpedo (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II?
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 Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II?
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 Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series II?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Aniversario, Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960 and Caldwell Eastern Standard. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.