K.A. Kendall’s 7-20-4
A little history….
The latest resurrection of a dead brand just came to life from a New Hampshire cigar shop owner, Kurt Kendall; a new version of the R.G. Sullivan 7-20-4 line.
What was R.G. Sullivan? It was the largest maker of 10-cent cigars in America, reportedly producing more than 54 million cigars a year in the early years of the 20th Century from its seven-story factory and warehouse at 175 Canal Street in Manchester. 350 rollers were making the famed 7-20-4 in 1910 and the brand prospered from its introduction in 1875 until finally closing up shop in 1963; millions upon millions of the cigars were made.
Twins Smoke Shop in Hooksett and Londonderry located in New Hampshire has brought back the 7-20-4 cigar, made by the K. A. Kendall Cigar Company. The cigar was named for the Manchester street address of the company.
It offers a very unique blend from 5 countries.
Not a lot of information out there about this cigar.
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Binder: Colombian
Filler: 3 different fillers – Not sure what though.
Shape: Corona with pig tail
Size: 5.625 X 46
Draw: Perfect
Burn: A few touch-ups due to the oily wrapper, and a little flaky ash the first 1/3, but overall it was good.
Construction: Excellent (Extremely oily / silky wrapper)
This cigar is very smooth, yet very rich and complex.
The first 1/3 is medium-bodied with some richness and spiciness to it.
The last 2/3 of this cigar is VERY peppery and spicy!
I must say, this cigar surprised the heck out of me, and I plan gettin’ more!
I just got an email from the store owner and he has quite a few of these coming in. I think I will try a 5 pak of the churchills based on your review,,sounds like everything I enjoy in a cigar.
Kurt is a true entrepenuer.the 7 20 4 is one of the premier cigars out there. it is indeed spicy and pepper, with consistency all th way thru.a true must for any afficianado.my partiallity is toward the robusto,but then again who needs something a little longer when youve already got a hand ful…
I just finished my first 7-20-4 Torpedo. Amazing cigar, nice even burn, only one relight in the last third. Lot’s of nice smoke and an easy draw. Flavors and mouth were very interesting, not boring at all. The ash held to about an inch after lighting, it was white and tights with very minimum flaking. I really wanted it to last longer and I smoked it until I couldn’t hold it any more, it did not turn hot near the end. My only drawback, on a personal note, is that I like a meatier, stronger smoke; but absolutley no complaints, great smoke. I would consider it medium with hints of strength. Well worth putting in your humidor.