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Apostate The Deseret

Apostate The Deseret is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Desflorado) wrapper; U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) binder; Dominican Republic, Mexico & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania) filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 44.

Maker
Apostate
Wrapper
Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Desflorado)
Binder
U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf)
Filler
Dominican Republic, Mexico & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera Palma
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 4½ × 44

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Apostate The Deseret uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Desflorado) 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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Apostate The Deseret questions

What does Apostate The Deseret taste like?

Apostate The Deseret uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Desflorado) 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 Apostate The Deseret?

Apostate The Deseret is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Apostate The Deseret 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 Apostate The Deseret made?

Apostate The Deseret is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Apostate The Deseret use?

Apostate The Deseret uses an Ecuador (Connecticut-seed Desflorado) wrapper over an U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) binder, with Dominican Republic, Mexico & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Apostate The Deseret come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Petite Corona (4½ × 44). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Apostate The Deseret?

For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 Apostate The Deseret?

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 Apostate The Deseret?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.