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Bucanero Z

Bucanero Z is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Sumatra wrapper; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48.

Maker
Bucanero
Wrapper
Sumatra
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 6 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Bucanero Z uses a Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Bucanero Z questions

What does Bucanero Z taste like?

Bucanero Z uses a Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Bucanero Z?

Bucanero Z is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Bucanero Z 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 Bucanero Z made?

Bucanero Z is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Bucanero Z use?

Bucanero Z uses a Sumatra wrapper, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Bucanero Z come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (6⅞ × 48), Toro (6 × 50) and Belicoso (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Bucanero Z?

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 Bucanero Z?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Bucanero Z?

Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, La Aurora 1495 Series and Vega Magna. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.