Southern Draw
Kudzu Lustrum
Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (5-year aged) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 44.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (5-year aged)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 44
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 Lustrum uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (5-year aged) 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw Kudzu Lustrum questions
What does Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum taste like?
Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (5-year aged) 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 Lustrum?
Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum 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 Lustrum made?
Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum is made in Honduras at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum use?
Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro (5-year aged) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Belicoso Fino (5½ × 52), Lonsdale (6½ × 44) and Belicoso Fino (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Kudzu Lustrum?
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 Lustrum?
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 Lustrum?
Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro, Diesel d. 10th and Hoyo de Monterrey La Amistad Black. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.