Balmoral
Añejo XO Oscuro
Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Dominican Olor binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and Brazilian Arapiraca filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4¼ × 48 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Balmoral
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Dominican Olor
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan and Brazilian Arapiraca
- 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 Oscuro uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBalmoral Añejo XO Oscuro questions
What does Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro taste like?
Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Oscuro?
Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro 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 Oscuro made?
Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro is made in Dominican Republic at Agio Caribbean Tobacco Company, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro use?
Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Dominican Olor binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and Brazilian Arapiraca filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro 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 Oscuro?
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 Oscuro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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 Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Kristoff San Andres. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.