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Southern Draw

Firethorn Augusta

Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuador (Habano Rosado) wrapper; Mexico (San Andrés) binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 54.

Maker
Southern Draw
Wrapper
Ecuador (Habano Rosado)
Binder
Mexico (San Andrés)
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 5½ × 54

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 Augusta uses an Ecuador (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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta questions

What does Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta taste like?

Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta uses an Ecuador (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 Augusta?

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

Is Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta 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 Augusta made?

Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta use?

Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta uses an Ecuador (Habano Rosado) wrapper over a Mexico (San Andrés) binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Belicoso Fino (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta?

For a 5.5-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 Firethorn Augusta?

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 Augusta?

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