Black Label Trading Co.
Memento Mori
Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua. It pairs San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Black Label Trading Co.
- Wrapper
- San Andrés Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBlack Label Trading Co. Memento Mori uses a San Andrés Maduro 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 6-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, 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
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What does Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori taste like?
Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori uses a San Andrés Maduro 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 Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori?
Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori 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 Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori 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 Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori made?
Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori use?
Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori uses a San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori?
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 Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori?
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 Black Label Trading Co. Memento Mori?
Cigars with a similar build include Diesel Vintage Series, RoMa Craft Neanderthal and Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.