Apostate
The Sword of Laban
Apostate The Sword of Laban is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma. It pairs Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 7¼ × 47.
- Maker
- Apostate
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Corojo
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Palma
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 4½ × 44 to 7¼ × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsApostate The Sword of Laban uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 15 min to 1 h 50 min for a 7.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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 Sword of Laban taste like?
Apostate The Sword of Laban uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Sword of Laban?
Apostate The Sword of Laban is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Apostate The Sword of Laban 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 Sword of Laban made?
Apostate The Sword of Laban is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Apostate The Sword of Laban use?
Apostate The Sword of Laban uses an Ecuadorian Corojo 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 Sword of Laban come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Petite Corona (4½ × 44) and Churchill (7¼ × 47). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Apostate The Sword of Laban?
For a 7.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 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 Sword of Laban?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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 Sword of Laban?
Cigars with a similar build include Aging Room Solera Corojo, Argyle Dark Corojo and La Aurora 100 Años. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.