Southern Draw
Rose of Sharon Desert Rose
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) wrapper; Nicaragua (Condega Habano) binder; Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano) & Honduras (Corojo 99) filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 9 × 48.
- Maker
- Southern Draw
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Connecticut-seed)
- Binder
- Nicaragua (Condega Habano)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano) & Honduras (Corojo 99)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 50 to 9 × 48
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 Desert Rose uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySouthern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose questions
What does Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose taste like?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) 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 Desert Rose?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose made?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose use?
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Condega Habano) binder, with Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano) & Honduras (Corojo 99) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Lonsdale (6 × 44), Lonsdale 2022 (6 × 44), Lonsdale (6½ × 44), The Boss Lady (9 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Desert Rose (5½ × 52), Perfecto (5 × 58) and Salomón (7⅛ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose?
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 Desert Rose?
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 Desert Rose?
Cigars with a similar build include H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise, Diesel Uncut d.CT and My Father Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.