Casa Cuevas
La Mandarria Oscuro
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Las Lavas. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Ecuadorian Habano binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Casa Cuevas
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania
- 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 Oscuro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Oscuro questions
What does Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro taste like?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Oscuro?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro 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 Oscuro 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 Oscuro made?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Las Lavas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro use?
Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro 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 Oscuro?
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 Oscuro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff, La Galera Maduro and La Flor Dominicana 1994. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.