Aganorsa Leaf
Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro
Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan Aganorsa binder; Nicaraguan Aganorsa filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Aganorsa Leaf
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Aganorsa
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Aganorsa
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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
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What does Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro taste like?
Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro?
Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro 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 Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro made?
Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro use?
Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres 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 Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Torpedo Box Press (6 × 52), Torpedo (6¼ × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro?
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 Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro?
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 Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include HVC Hot Cake, Illusione Original Documents Maduro and Crowned Heads Juárez. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.