Casa Cuevas
La Mandarria
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Las Lavas. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Casa Cuevas
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera Las Lavas
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCasa Cuevas La Mandarria uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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, rye whiskey, or a 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
1 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCasa Cuevas La Mandarria questions
What does Casa Cuevas La Mandarria taste like?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Casa Cuevas La Mandarria?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria 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 Casa Cuevas La Mandarria 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 Casa Cuevas La Mandarria made?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Las Lavas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Casa Cuevas La Mandarria use?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Casa Cuevas La Mandarria come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Casa Cuevas La Mandarria?
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 Casa Cuevas La Mandarria?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Casa Cuevas La Mandarria?
Cigars with a similar build include Bucanero Full Sail Maduro, Caldwell Savages and La Flor Dominicana Coronado. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.