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Apostate The Sentry

Apostate The Sentry is a medium-full 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-full
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 Sentry 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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 Sentry questions

What does Apostate The Sentry taste like?

Apostate The Sentry 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 Sentry?

Apostate The Sentry is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Apostate The Sentry 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 Apostate The Sentry made?

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

What wrapper does Apostate The Sentry use?

Apostate The Sentry 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 Sentry 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 Sentry?

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 Sentry?

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 Sentry?

Cigars with a similar build include Villiger La Flor de Ynclan, AVO Syncro Nicaragua and Crowned Heads La Vereda. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.