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JFR Lunatic Torch

Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan Aganorsa binder; Nicaraguan Aganorsa filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¾ × 70 to 6½ × 60.

Maker
Aganorsa Leaf
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo
Binder
Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Filler
Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 4¾ × 70 to 6½ × 60

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch uses a Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

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Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch questions

What does Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch taste like?

Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch uses a Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch?

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

Is Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch 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 JFR Lunatic Torch made?

Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch use?

Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch uses a Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan Aganorsa binder, with Nicaraguan Aganorsa filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Imagine (5½ × 50), Visionaries (6½ × 52), Dreamlands (6½ × 60) and Mad Folk (4¾ × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch?

Cigars with a similar build include Illusione Original Documents Corojo, Warped Flor del Valle and HVC Cerro. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.