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Southern Draw

Firethorn

Southern Draw Firethorn is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper; Mexican San Andres binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 5 × 58 to 7½ × 40.

Maker
Southern Draw
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
Binder
Mexican San Andres
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
9 · 5 × 58 to 7½ × 40

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 Firethorn uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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

9 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Southern Draw Firethorn questions

What does Southern Draw Firethorn taste like?

Southern Draw Firethorn uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Firethorn?

Southern Draw Firethorn is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Southern Draw Firethorn 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 Firethorn made?

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

What wrapper does Southern Draw Firethorn use?

Southern Draw Firethorn uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over a Mexican San Andres binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Southern Draw Firethorn come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Toro (6 × 52), Belicoso Fino (5½ × 54), Belicoso Fino (box-pressed) (5½ × 54), Robusto (5½ × 54), Perfecto (6 × 56), Perfecto (6 x 56) (6 × 56) and Perfecto (5 x 58) (5 × 58), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Firethorn?

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 Firethorn?

With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or 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 Firethorn?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Gran Oferta, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa and AJ Fernandez Last Call Habano. They share rosado wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.