Bucanero
Salsa
Bucanero Salsa is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Nicaragua Habano Criollo wrapper; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- Bucanero
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua Habano Criollo
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBucanero Salsa uses a Nicaragua Habano Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 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, an amber ale, or 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.
Sizes
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBucanero Salsa questions
What does Bucanero Salsa taste like?
Bucanero Salsa uses a Nicaragua Habano Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 Salsa?
Bucanero Salsa 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 Bucanero Salsa 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 Salsa made?
Bucanero Salsa is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bucanero Salsa use?
Bucanero Salsa uses a Nicaragua Habano Criollo 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 Salsa come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6 × 54), Gran Corona (6½ × 54) and Canon (5½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bucanero Salsa?
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 Salsa?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or 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 Bucanero Salsa?
Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Ligero Criollo, E.P. Carrillo Inch C-99 and Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970. They share criollo wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.