Surrogates
Surrogates
Surrogates is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 11 sizes, from 4½ × 38 to 7 × 47.
- Maker
- Surrogates
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 11 · 4½ × 38 to 7 × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSurrogates uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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
11 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySurrogates questions
What does Surrogates taste like?
Surrogates uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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?
Surrogates is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Surrogates 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 made?
Surrogates is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Surrogates use?
Surrogates uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 11 sizes: Cracker Crumbs (4½ × 38), Crystal Baller 646 (6 × 46), Satin Glove (7 × 47), Tramp Stamp (5¼ × 48), Animal Cracker 550 (5 × 50), Skull Breaker (5¼ × 52), 7th Sam (6¾ × 52) and Satin Glove 654 (6 × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Surrogates?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 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?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador), My Father La Promesa and La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.