Bandolero
Firecracker
Bandolero Firecracker is a full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper; Ecuador binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru filler. It comes in one listed size, 3½ × 50.
- Maker
- Bandolero
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Habano Maduro
- Binder
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 3½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBandolero Firecracker uses an Ecuador Habano Maduro 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 35 minutes to 55 minutes for a 3.5-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: 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.
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What does Bandolero Firecracker taste like?
Bandolero Firecracker uses an Ecuador Habano Maduro 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 Bandolero Firecracker?
Bandolero Firecracker 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 Bandolero Firecracker 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 Bandolero Firecracker made?
Bandolero Firecracker is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bandolero Firecracker use?
Bandolero Firecracker uses an Ecuador Habano Maduro wrapper over an Ecuador binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bandolero Firecracker come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Firecracker (3½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bandolero Firecracker?
For a 3.5-inch size, plan on about 35 minutes to 55 minutes. 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 Bandolero Firecracker?
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 Bandolero Firecracker?
Cigars with a similar build include Atabey Black, Tatuaje Cojonu and Casdagli Daughters of the Wind. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.