The Griffin's
The Griffin's Nicaragua
The Griffin's Nicaragua is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabadom. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Dominican binder; Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- The Griffin's
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Honduran
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabadom
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4 × 52 to 6 × 60
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 Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan 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 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryThe Griffin's Nicaragua questions
What does The Griffin's Nicaragua taste like?
The Griffin's Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan 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 The Griffin's Nicaragua?
The Griffin's Nicaragua is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is The Griffin's Nicaragua good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is The Griffin's Nicaragua made?
The Griffin's Nicaragua is made in Nicaragua at Tabadom, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does The Griffin's Nicaragua use?
The Griffin's Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does The Griffin's Nicaragua come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Short Torpedo (4 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54) and Gran Toro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke The Griffin's Nicaragua?
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 The Griffin's Nicaragua?
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 The Griffin's Nicaragua?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.