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Aganorsa Leaf

Famous 85th

Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaragua wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.

Maker
Aganorsa Leaf
Wrapper
Nicaragua
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 5 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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.
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Sizes

1 in the catalog
Robusto5 × 50 · Nicaragua›

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From the desk

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Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th questions

How strong is Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th?

Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th 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 Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th made?

Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th use?

Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th uses a Nicaragua wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Aganorsa Leaf Famous 85th?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

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