Primo del Rey
Aniversario
Primo del Rey Aniversario is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 44.
- Maker
- Primo del Rey
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 44
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPrimo del Rey Aniversario 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPrimo del Rey Aniversario questions
What does Primo del Rey Aniversario taste like?
Primo del Rey Aniversario 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 Primo del Rey Aniversario?
Primo del Rey Aniversario is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Primo del Rey Aniversario 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 Primo del Rey Aniversario made?
Primo del Rey Aniversario is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Primo del Rey Aniversario use?
Primo del Rey Aniversario uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Primo del Rey Aniversario come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 1 (6¼ × 44) and Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Primo del Rey Aniversario?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Primo del Rey Aniversario?
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 Primo del Rey Aniversario?
Cigars with a similar build include Cohiba Connecticut, Crowned Heads Las Maravillas and Macanudo Vintage 2010. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.