Dunhill Heritage Cigars Technical Review

The Dunhill Heritage is a premium cigar line produced by British American Tobacco at General Cigar's Honduran factory. This three-country blend represents one of Dunhill's limited cigar releases.

Technical Specifications

Vitola Dimensions Wrapper Binder Filler
Box-Pressed Robusto 5 x 50 Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Nicaraguan (Ometepe/Esteli), Honduran (Jamastran Valley)
Toro 6 x 50 Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Nicaraguan (Ometepe/Esteli), Honduran (Jamastran Valley)
Torpedo 6.25 x 52 Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Nicaraguan (Ometepe/Esteli), Honduran (Jamastran Valley)

Construction Details

  • Box-pressed format (robusto size)
  • Medium brown wrapper with orange/rust hue
  • Visible veins and seams with velvety texture
  • Double cap construction
  • Firm density throughout length

Smoking Characteristics

Pre-Light Observations

  • Aroma: Barnyard, vinegar transitioning to wet earth
  • Foot aroma: Butterscotch with pepper spice
  • Draw: Stiff with cedar and sweet notes

Burn Performance

  • Average smoke time: 65 minutes (robusto)
  • Even burn line
  • Firm white ash
  • Copious smoke production

Flavor Profile

First Third

  • Primary notes: Wet earth, black pepper, pencil shavings
  • Secondary notes: Citrus, diesel
  • Strength: Medium-Strong

Middle Third

  • Primary notes: Pencil shavings, leather
  • Secondary notes: Vanilla, spice
  • Strength: Medium

Final Third

  • Primary notes: Charred wood, earth, pepper
  • Secondary notes: Anise, black licorice
  • Strength: Medium-Strong