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Aganorsa Leaf

New Cuba

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Varies by bundle (Aganorsa Corojo, Ecuadorian Connecticut, or Maduro) wrapper; Nicaraguan Aganorsa binder; Nicaraguan Aganorsa filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 50.

Maker
Aganorsa Leaf
Wrapper
Varies by bundle (Aganorsa Corojo, Ecuadorian Connecticut, or Maduro)
Binder
Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Filler
Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
Strength
medium
Sizes
6 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 50

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 New Cuba uses a Varies by bundle (Aganorsa Corojo, Ecuadorian Connecticut, or Maduro) 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

6 in the catalog

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Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba questions

What does Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba taste like?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba uses a Varies by bundle (Aganorsa Corojo, Ecuadorian Connecticut, or Maduro) 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 New Cuba?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba made?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba use?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba uses a Varies by bundle (Aganorsa Corojo, Ecuadorian Connecticut, or Maduro) 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 New Cuba come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Presidente (7½ × 50), Torpedo (6 × 52) and Titan (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba?

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 Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba?

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 New Cuba?

Cigars with a similar build include Illusione Epernay, HVC La Rosa 520 and Warped La Hacienda. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.