Apostate
The Zarahemla
Apostate The Zarahemla is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma. It pairs Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican Republic; Mexico filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4½ × 44 to 5½ × 54.
- Maker
- Apostate
- Wrapper
- Pennsylvania Broadleaf
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Dominican Republic; Mexico
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Palma
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 4½ × 44 to 5½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsApostate The Zarahemla uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Apostate The Zarahemla taste like?
Apostate The Zarahemla uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Zarahemla?
Apostate The Zarahemla is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Apostate The Zarahemla 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 Zarahemla made?
Apostate The Zarahemla is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Apostate The Zarahemla use?
Apostate The Zarahemla uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Dominican Republic; Mexico filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Apostate The Zarahemla come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Petite Corona (4½ × 44) and Toro (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Apostate The Zarahemla?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Zarahemla?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Zarahemla?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.