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Bucanero

Windjammer

Bucanero Windjammer is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Bucanero
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Bucanero Windjammer uses an Ecuadorian 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Bucanero Windjammer questions

What does Bucanero Windjammer taste like?

Bucanero Windjammer uses an Ecuadorian 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 Windjammer?

Bucanero Windjammer is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Bucanero Windjammer 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 Windjammer made?

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

What wrapper does Bucanero Windjammer use?

Bucanero Windjammer uses an Ecuadorian 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 Windjammer come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Catalina (5½ × 42), Churchill (6⅞ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6 × 54) and Gigante (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Bucanero Windjammer?

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 Windjammer?

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 Windjammer?

Cigars with a similar build include Don Lucas H.S. Series, Argyle Fumas and Tatiana Mocha. They share Sumatra wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.