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Sosa Cigars

Classic

Sosa Cigars Classic is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos Sosa. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Sosa Cigars
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos Sosa
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sosa Cigars Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Sosa Cigars Classic questions

What does Sosa Cigars Classic taste like?

Sosa Cigars Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Sosa Cigars Classic?

Sosa Cigars Classic is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Sosa Cigars Classic 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 Sosa Cigars Classic made?

Sosa Cigars Classic is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos Sosa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Sosa Cigars Classic use?

Sosa Cigars Classic uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Sosa Cigars Classic come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Sosa Cigars Classic?

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 Sosa Cigars Classic?

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 Sosa Cigars Classic?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.