Southern Draw
Manzanita
Southern Draw Manzanita is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés (Maduro) wrapper; Honduran binder; Nicaragua (Corojo 99, Pelo de Oro, Ligero) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 7½ × 40.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés (Maduro)
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Nicaragua (Corojo 99, Pelo de Oro, Ligero)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5½ × 54 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 Manzanita uses a Mexican San Andrés (Maduro) 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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 Manzanita questions
What does Southern Draw Manzanita taste like?
Southern Draw Manzanita uses a Mexican San Andrés (Maduro) 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 Manzanita?
Southern Draw Manzanita is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Southern Draw Manzanita 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 Manzanita made?
Southern Draw Manzanita is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Manzanita use?
Southern Draw Manzanita uses a Mexican San Andrés (Maduro) wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Nicaragua (Corojo 99, Pelo de Oro, Ligero) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Manzanita come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Lancero (Cigora Exclusive) (7½ × 40), 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 Manzanita?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Manzanita?
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 Manzanita?
Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez San Lotano Requiem Maduro, Romeo y Julieta Romeo San Andrés and Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.