Apostate
The Initiatory (No. 1)
Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Apostate
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Palma
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsApostate The Initiatory (No. 1) uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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 Initiatory (No. 1) taste like?
Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild 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 Initiatory (No. 1)?
Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) 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 Initiatory (No. 1) made?
Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) use?
Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1) come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1)?
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 Apostate The Initiatory (No. 1)?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. 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 Initiatory (No. 1)?
Cigars with a similar build include Bucanero, La Aurora 107 Ecuador and ADVentura Blackfin's Parlay. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.