Southern Draw
Kudzu
Southern Draw Kudzu is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan (Ometepe) binder; Nicaraguan and USA filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 58 to 7½ × 40.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (Ometepe)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and USA
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 7 · 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 bringsSouthern Draw Kudzu uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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: espresso, stout, or an aged 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw Kudzu questions
What does Southern Draw Kudzu taste like?
Southern Draw Kudzu uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Kudzu?
Southern Draw Kudzu is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Southern Draw Kudzu 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 Kudzu made?
Southern Draw Kudzu is made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Kudzu use?
Southern Draw Kudzu uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Ometepe) binder, with Nicaraguan and USA filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Kudzu come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5½ × 54), Perfecto (6 × 56), Perfecto (6 x 56) (6 × 56), Perfecto (5 x 58) (5 × 58) and Gordo (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Kudzu?
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 Kudzu?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Kudzu?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Opulencia, RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust and Flor de las Antillas Maduro. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.