Gran Habano Persian King Maduro Rajah
Posted on December 11 2020
Vitola: Toro (6x50) | Smoking Time: 70 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $6.12
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduras
First Impressions: This is the most visibly oily cigar I have ever come across. Mostly unassuming, understated, and extremely elegant with a closed natural foot. The wrapper smells like vanilla and is extremely sweet to the nose.
Cold Draw: Extremely tight (as most closed foot cigars are), but pleasant flavors of grass, cocoa, and sweet vanilla from the wrapper.
First Third: Once lit the draw clears up immediately to near-perfect. The natural closed foot delivers roasted marshmallow, nuts, and cedar. Once through the natural wrapper: white pepper, sweet vanilla, hay, and nuts. Extraordinarily creamy throughout.
Second Third: An absolute pleasure to retrohale. White pepper, sweet vanilla, hay, and nuts accompanied by a fantastic aged oak influence that rounds it off nicely.
Final Third: Volume turned up to 11 — concentrated flavors of cream, white pepper, vanilla, and nuts.
Final Thoughts: A must-have for every humidor. Under $7, no construction issues, wonderfully consistent flavors, and a phenomenal smoking time. This is one of my favorite cigars under $10. If you haven’t tried it, pick up a 5-pack.
-Chris
Frequently asked questions
Is Gran Habano a quality brand?
Yes. Gran Habano has produced consistently well-regarded cigars for years, and the Persian King Maduro Rajah is one of their standout value offerings. The construction, burn, and flavor all exceeded the reviewer’s expectations for a sub-$7 cigar.
What makes the Gran Habano Persian King Maduro Rajah special?
The reviewer calls it the most visually oily cigar they’ve ever seen — a characteristic of well-fermented, high-quality Maduro leaf. That oiliness translates directly to rich flavor and a smooth, even burn over 70 minutes.
Is the Gran Habano Rajah good for beginners?
Yes, for those ready to explore Maduro. Medium body and excellent construction at under $7 make it a safe, rewarding introduction to Nicaraguan Maduro cigars without breaking the bank.