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Principle Cigars

Aviator Series

Principle Cigars Aviator Series is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Kelner Boutique Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 9½ × 46.

Maker
Principle Cigars
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Kelner Boutique Factory
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
10 · 5 × 50 to 9½ × 46

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Principle Cigars Aviator Series uses an Ecuadorian 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 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

10 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Principle Cigars Aviator Series questions

What does Principle Cigars Aviator Series taste like?

Principle Cigars Aviator Series uses an Ecuadorian 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 Principle Cigars Aviator Series?

Principle Cigars Aviator Series is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Principle Cigars Aviator Series good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Principle Cigars Aviator Series made?

Principle Cigars Aviator Series is made in Dominican Republic at Kelner Boutique Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Principle Cigars Aviator Series use?

Principle Cigars Aviator Series uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Principle Cigars Aviator Series come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Antoinette (7½ × 39), Explorer (5½ × 44), Brindille (6 × 46), Espoir (9½ × 46), Patrie (7 × 49), Envoi (5 × 50), Navigator (6½ × 52) and Escopette (7 × 57), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Principle Cigars Aviator Series?

For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Principle Cigars Aviator Series?

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 Principle Cigars Aviator Series?

Cigars with a similar build include Casdagli Basilica C #1 Maduro, Caldwell Long Live the King and La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.