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Villiger

San'Doro Claro

Villiger San'Doro Claro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Oliva TABOLISA. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Villiger
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Oliva TABOLISA
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Villiger San'Doro Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 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: 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

3 in the catalog

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Villiger San'Doro Claro questions

What does Villiger San'Doro Claro taste like?

Villiger San'Doro Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Villiger San'Doro Claro?

Villiger San'Doro Claro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Villiger San'Doro Claro 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 Villiger San'Doro Claro made?

Villiger San'Doro Claro is made in Nicaragua at Oliva TABOLISA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Villiger San'Doro Claro use?

Villiger San'Doro Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Villiger San'Doro Claro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Churchill (7 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Villiger San'Doro Claro?

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 Villiger San'Doro Claro?

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 Villiger San'Doro Claro?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.