The Griffin's
The Griffin's Classic
The Griffin's Classic is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabadom. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican Republic Pelo de Oro Seco binder; Dominican Republic (San Vicente Seco, Piloto Visus, Olor Visus) filler. The catalog lists 14 sizes, from 3.37 × 20 to 7½ × 50.
- Maker
- The Griffin's
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican Republic Pelo de Oro Seco
- Filler
- Dominican Republic (San Vicente Seco, Piloto Visus, Olor Visus)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabadom
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 14 · 3.37 × 20 to 7½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsThe Griffin's Classic uses an Ecuador 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 55 minutes to 1 h 20 min for a 5.375-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
14 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryThe Griffin's Classic questions
What does The Griffin's Classic taste like?
The Griffin's Classic uses an Ecuador 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 The Griffin's Classic?
The Griffin's Classic is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is The Griffin's Classic 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 The Griffin's Classic made?
The Griffin's Classic is made in Dominican Republic at Tabadom, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does The Griffin's Classic use?
The Griffin's Classic uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican Republic Pelo de Oro Seco binder, with Dominican Republic (San Vicente Seco, Piloto Visus, Olor Visus) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does The Griffin's Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 14 sizes: Griffinos (3.37 × 20), Puritos (4 × 30), Privilege (5 × 31), No. 400 (6 × 38), No. 500 (5 × 42), No. 300 (6.3 × 43), No. 200 (7 × 43) and Short Robusto (4.3 × 48), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke The Griffin's Classic?
For a 5.375-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 20 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 The Griffin's Classic?
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 The Griffin's Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and Ashton Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.