Southern Draw
300 Hands
Southern Draw 300 Hands is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaragua (Estelí Maduro) wrapper; Indonesia binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¾ × 52 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua (Estelí Maduro)
- Binder
- Indonesia
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4¾ × 52 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 bringsSouthern Draw 300 Hands uses a Nicaragua (Estelí Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw 300 Hands questions
What does Southern Draw 300 Hands taste like?
Southern Draw 300 Hands uses a Nicaragua (Estelí Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Southern Draw 300 Hands?
Southern Draw 300 Hands is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Southern Draw 300 Hands 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 Southern Draw 300 Hands made?
Southern Draw 300 Hands is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw 300 Hands use?
Southern Draw 300 Hands uses a Nicaragua (Estelí Maduro) wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw 300 Hands come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Coloniales (5¼ × 44), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Churchill (7 × 48), Petit Edmundo (4¾ × 52) and Piramides (6⅛ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw 300 Hands?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Southern Draw 300 Hands?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Southern Draw 300 Hands?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro and Drew Estate Deadwood Crazy Alice. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.