Bucanero
Crew
Bucanero Crew is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 48.
- Maker
- Bucanero
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 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 bringsBucanero Crew uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBucanero Crew questions
What does Bucanero Crew taste like?
Bucanero Crew uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Crew?
Bucanero Crew is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Bucanero Crew good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Bucanero Crew made?
Bucanero Crew is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bucanero Crew use?
Bucanero Crew uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bucanero Crew come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Sail Master (6⅞ × 48), Corsair (5 × 50), First Mate (6 × 50), Captain (5 × 52), Rudder (6½ × 54) and Barrel (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bucanero Crew?
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 Crew?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Crew?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Macanudo Cafe and The Griffin's Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.