Ave Maria
Reconquista
Ave Maria Reconquista is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Brazilian Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa) filler. It comes in one listed size, 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Ave Maria
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 7 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAve Maria Reconquista uses a Brazilian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryAve Maria Reconquista questions
What does Ave Maria Reconquista taste like?
Ave Maria Reconquista uses a Brazilian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Reconquista?
Ave Maria Reconquista is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Ave Maria Reconquista 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 Ave Maria Reconquista made?
Ave Maria Reconquista is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Ave Maria Reconquista use?
Ave Maria Reconquista uses a Brazilian Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Ave Maria Reconquista come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Torpedo (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Ave Maria Reconquista?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Reconquista?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Reconquista?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.