Balmoral
Añejo XO Nicaragua
Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Brazilian Cubra binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican and Brazilian filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¼ × 48 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Balmoral
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Brazilian Cubra
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican and Brazilian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4¼ × 48 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBalmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 5.875-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBalmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua questions
What does Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua taste like?
Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua?
Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua 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 Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua made?
Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua is made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua use?
Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Brazilian Cubra binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican and Brazilian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5⅞ × 42), Petit Robusto FT (4¼ × 48), Gran Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo Mk52 (6¼ × 52) and Rothschild Masivo (5 × 55). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua?
For a 5.875-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 Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Balmoral Añejo XO Nicaragua?
Cigars with a similar build include La Galera Habano, Davidoff Escurio and Crux Cigars Guild. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.