Rafael González (Cuba)
88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016)
Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) is a mild strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos. It pairs Cuba (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper; Cuba binder; Cuba filler. It comes in one listed size, 5.4 × 48.
- Maker
- Rafael González (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuba (Vuelta Abajo)
- Binder
- Cuba
- Filler
- Cuba
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Habanos
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 1 · 5.4 × 48
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 Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.4-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, factoryRafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) questions
How strong is Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016)?
Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) 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 Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) made?
Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) is made in Cuba at Habanos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) use?
Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) uses a Cuba (Vuelta Abajo) wrapper over a Cuba binder, with Cuba filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016) come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Britanicas Extra (Perfecto) (5.4 × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016)?
For a 5.4-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 Rafael González (Cuba) 88 (ER Asia Pacifico 2016)?
Cigars with a similar build include Hoyo de Monterrey (Cuba) Coronations and Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) Ambassadeur (Edición Regional Andorra). They share mild strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.