Bahia
Blu
Bahia Blu is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Leon) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Bahia
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Leon)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBahia Blu uses a Nicaraguan 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 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: 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBahia Blu questions
What does Bahia Blu taste like?
Bahia Blu uses a Nicaraguan 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 Bahia Blu?
Bahia Blu is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Bahia Blu 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 Bahia Blu made?
Bahia Blu is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bahia Blu use?
Bahia Blu uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli, Jalapa, Leon) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bahia Blu come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and Torpedo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bahia Blu?
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 Bahia Blu?
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 Bahia Blu?
Cigars with a similar build include 1502 Emerald, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca and Old Henry Original. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.