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Southern Draw

300 Hands Habano

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Cameroon binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¾ × 52 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Southern Draw
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Cameroon
Filler
Nicaraguan and Dominican
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli
Strength
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 brings

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • 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 catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano questions

What does Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano taste like?

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano 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 Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano made?

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano is made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano use?

Southern Draw 300 Hands Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Cameroon 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 Habano 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 Habano?

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 Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.