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New Cuba Superior

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan Aganorsa binder; Nicaraguan Aganorsa filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Aganorsa Leaf
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Filler
Nicaraguan Aganorsa
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 44 to 6 × 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 New Cuba Superior uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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 New Cuba Superior questions

What does Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior taste like?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Superior?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior made?

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

What wrapper does Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior use?

Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Superior uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Superior come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5 × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) 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 Superior?

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 Superior?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Superior?

Cigars with a similar build include HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Connecticut, RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.