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Ave Maria

Immaculata

Ave Maria Immaculata is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6 × 54 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Ave Maria
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
3 · 6 × 54 to 7 × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Ave Maria Immaculata uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Ave Maria Immaculata questions

What does Ave Maria Immaculata taste like?

Ave Maria Immaculata uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Ave Maria Immaculata?

Ave Maria Immaculata is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Ave Maria Immaculata 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 Ave Maria Immaculata made?

Ave Maria Immaculata is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Ave Maria Immaculata use?

Ave Maria Immaculata uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Ave Maria Immaculata come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Belicoso (6 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Ave Maria Immaculata?

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 Ave Maria Immaculata?

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 Ave Maria Immaculata?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.