Southern Draw
300 Hands Connecticut
Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli. It pairs Connecticut (USA) wrapper; Peruvian binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¾ × 52 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Connecticut (USA)
- Binder
- Peruvian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli
- Strength
- mild-medium
- 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 Connecticut uses a Connecticut (USA) 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut questions
What does Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut taste like?
Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut uses a Connecticut (USA) 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 Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut?
Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut 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 Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut made?
Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut use?
Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut uses a Connecticut (USA) wrapper over a Peruvian binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut?
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 Southern Draw 300 Hands Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and CAO Gold. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.