Surrogates
Big Ten
Surrogates Big Ten is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5¼ × 52 to 6¾ × 42.
- Maker
- Surrogates
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5¼ × 52 to 6¾ × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSurrogates Big Ten uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 10 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.75-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: a red wine, rye whiskey, or coffee.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySurrogates Big Ten questions
What does Surrogates Big Ten taste like?
Surrogates Big Ten uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Surrogates Big Ten?
Surrogates Big Ten is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Surrogates Big Ten 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 Surrogates Big Ten made?
Surrogates Big Ten is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Surrogates Big Ten use?
Surrogates Big Ten uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Surrogates Big Ten come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Limited Lonsdale Extra (6¾ × 42) and Robusto (5¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Surrogates Big Ten?
For a 6.75-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 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 Surrogates Big Ten?
With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Surrogates Big Ten?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Gran Oferta, Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic and La Aroma de Cuba Habano Reserve. They share rosado wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.