Surrogates
Closing Time
Surrogates Closing Time is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Shade Grown wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua/Mexico/USA filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Surrogates
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Shade Grown
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua/Mexico/USA
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSurrogates Closing Time uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Shade Grown wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySurrogates Closing Time questions
What does Surrogates Closing Time taste like?
Surrogates Closing Time uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Shade Grown wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Closing Time?
Surrogates Closing Time is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Surrogates Closing Time 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 Closing Time made?
Surrogates Closing Time is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Surrogates Closing Time use?
Surrogates Closing Time uses a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Shade Grown wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua/Mexico/USA filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Surrogates Closing Time come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Surrogates Closing Time?
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 Surrogates Closing Time?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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 Closing Time?
Cigars with a similar build include Don Pepin Garcia Vintage Edition, Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo and Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.