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Barbarroja's Invasion

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Mina del Rey. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.

Maker
ADVentura
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera Mina del Rey
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • 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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion questions

What does ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion taste like?

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion?

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion made?

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Mina del Rey, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion use?

ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (6 × 44), Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion?

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 ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to ADVentura Barbarroja's Invasion?

Cigars with a similar build include Lost & Found Don't Sit on the Furniture, E.P. Carrillo La Historia and Principle Cigars Archive Collection. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.