The Gordo Habano 6x60 is a premium cigar for smokers who enjoy bold, flavorful cigars in a larger size. Its Habano wrapper delivers a rich, spicy, and complex profile suited to those who prefer a fuller-bodied experience.
1. Size and Shape
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Length: 6 inches (152mm)
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Ring Gauge: 60 (approx. 23.8mm in diameter) – a thicker cigar for a cooler, slower burn and a longer smoking experience.
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Shape: Gordo – a large, round cigar with a generous volume of smoke.
2. Wrapper
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Type: Habano wrapper, known for its rich, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor profile.
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Flavor Profile: Bold, medium-to-full-bodied, with earthy, peppery, and spicy notes and hints of leather, wood, and a slight sweetness.
3. Filler
- Primarily Nicaraguan tobaccos, known for rich, spicy, and peppery flavors, with Dominican or Honduran tobacco in some blends for added depth.
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Flavor Profile: Strong, earthy, and spicy notes with woodsy, leathery, and occasional cocoa or coffee undertones.
4. Binder
- A Nicaraguan binder supports the spicier notes of the filler and the richness of the wrapper.
5. Construction
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Hand-Rolled in Ybor City: The Gordo Habano 6x60 is hand-rolled by expert artisans in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. The large size requires a skilled hand to ensure proper airflow, an even burn, and a smooth draw.
6. Tobacco Aging
- The tobaccos are aged to let the flavors develop and mellow, especially the spicier notes of the Habano wrapper, for a smoother, richer profile.
7. Smoking Experience
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Draw: Smooth and easy, with plenty of cool smoke.
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Burn: Slow and even thanks to the larger diameter.
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Flavor: Full-bodied, with rich notes of pepper, leather, and earth, balanced by a subtle sweetness, woody and coffee-like flavors, hints of cocoa, and a creamy finish.
8. Location of Production
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Ybor City, Tampa: Known as the cigar capital of the U.S., Ybor City has a deep history of cigar production that these cigars carry on.
The Gordo Habano 6x60 is ideal for those who enjoy a larger, bolder cigar with rich, complex flavors and a perfect balance of spice, earth, and sweetness.