Apostate
The Feathered Serpent
Apostate The Feathered Serpent is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma. It pairs Dominican Corojo Candela wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 6½ × 46.
- Maker
- Apostate
- Wrapper
- Dominican Corojo Candela
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Palma
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 4½ × 44 to 6½ × 46
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsApostate The Feathered Serpent uses a Dominican Corojo Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal sweetness. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito.
- 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 Apostate The Feathered Serpent taste like?
Apostate The Feathered Serpent uses a Dominican Corojo Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal sweetness. 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 Feathered Serpent?
Apostate The Feathered Serpent is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Apostate The Feathered Serpent 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 Apostate The Feathered Serpent made?
Apostate The Feathered Serpent is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Apostate The Feathered Serpent use?
Apostate The Feathered Serpent uses a Dominican Corojo Candela wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Apostate The Feathered Serpent come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Petite Corona (4½ × 44) and Corona Gorda (6½ × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Apostate The Feathered Serpent?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Feathered Serpent?
With a candela wrapper, common pairings are iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito. 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 Feathered Serpent?
Cigars with a similar build include La Flor Dominicana Double Claro, Sinistro Mr. Candela and Aging Room Core Connecticut. They share candela wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.