Sancho Panza
Original
Sancho Panza Original is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Connecticut-seed (Honduran-grown) wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Sancho Panza
- Wrapper
- Connecticut-seed (Honduran-grown)
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- HATSA
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSancho Panza Original uses a Connecticut-seed (Honduran-grown) 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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What does Sancho Panza Original taste like?
Sancho Panza Original uses a Connecticut-seed (Honduran-grown) 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 Sancho Panza Original?
Sancho Panza Original is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Sancho Panza Original 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 Sancho Panza Original made?
Sancho Panza Original is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Sancho Panza Original use?
Sancho Panza Original uses a Connecticut-seed (Honduran-grown) wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Sancho Panza Original come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6½ × 52) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Sancho Panza Original?
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 Sancho Panza Original?
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 Sancho Panza Original?
Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Fifty, 7-20-4 The Hustler and Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.