Southern Draw
Evening Primrose
Southern Draw Evening Primrose is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper; Ecuador (Sumatra, 7th priming) binder; Honduras (50%), Nicaragua (25%), U.S.A. Ligero (25%) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 60.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Mexico (San Andrés)
- Binder
- Ecuador (Sumatra, 7th priming)
- Filler
- Honduras (50%), Nicaragua (25%), U.S.A. Ligero (25%)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSouthern Draw Evening Primrose uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, 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 Evening Primrose questions
What does Southern Draw Evening Primrose taste like?
Southern Draw Evening Primrose uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Evening Primrose?
Southern Draw Evening Primrose is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Southern Draw Evening Primrose 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 Evening Primrose made?
Southern Draw Evening Primrose is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Evening Primrose use?
Southern Draw Evening Primrose uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper over an Ecuador (Sumatra, 7th priming) binder, with Honduras (50%), Nicaragua (25%), U.S.A. Ligero (25%) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Evening Primrose come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lonsdale (6½ × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5½ × 54) and Gordo (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Evening Primrose?
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 Southern Draw Evening Primrose?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Evening Primrose?
Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black and Nica Libre. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.