Primo del Rey
Selección
Primo del Rey Selección is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Natural wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 44.
- Maker
- Primo del Rey
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Natural
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 44
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Primo del Rey Selección yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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, factoryPrimo del Rey Selección questions
How strong is Primo del Rey Selección?
Primo del Rey Selección is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Primo del Rey Selección 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 Selección made?
Primo del Rey Selección is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Primo del Rey Selección use?
Primo del Rey Selección uses an Ecuador Natural wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Primo del Rey Selección come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Panatela (6 × 38), No. 1 (6½ × 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 Selección?
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 cigars are similar to Primo del Rey Selección?
Cigars with a similar build include Canaria d'Oro and Macanudo Café Crystal. They share mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.