Temple Hall
No. 685
Temple Hall No. 685 is a mild strength cigar made in Jamaica at General Cigar Jamaica. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Mexico binder; Jamaica/Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6⅞ × 48.
- Maker
- Temple Hall
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Mexico
- Filler
- Jamaica/Dominican
- Country
- Jamaica
- Factory
- General Cigar Jamaica
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 1 · 6⅞ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsTemple Hall No. 685 uses a Connecticut Shade 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 6.875-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryTemple Hall No. 685 questions
What does Temple Hall No. 685 taste like?
Temple Hall No. 685 uses a Connecticut Shade 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 Temple Hall No. 685?
Temple Hall No. 685 is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Temple Hall No. 685 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 Temple Hall No. 685 made?
Temple Hall No. 685 is made in Jamaica at General Cigar Jamaica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Temple Hall No. 685 use?
Temple Hall No. 685 uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexico binder, with Jamaica/Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Temple Hall No. 685 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: No. 685 (6.875x48) (6⅞ × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Temple Hall No. 685?
For a 6.875-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Temple Hall No. 685?
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 Temple Hall No. 685?
Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Vintage 1979, Davidoff Grand Cru and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Jamaica. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.