Southern Draw
Rose of Sharon
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican Ligero filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 5 × 58 to 7½ × 40.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican Ligero
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 10 · 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 Rose of Sharon uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
10 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw Rose of Sharon questions
What does Southern Draw Rose of Sharon taste like?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Rose of Sharon?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Southern Draw Rose of Sharon good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Southern Draw Rose of Sharon made?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon is made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. (Esteli, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Rose of Sharon use?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican Ligero filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Rose of Sharon come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 40), Toro (6 × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (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 Rose of Sharon?
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 Rose of Sharon?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Rose of Sharon?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and CAO Gold. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.