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Casa Cuevas

Reserva Maduro

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Dominican Piloto Cubano binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 52.

Maker
Casa Cuevas
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres Maduro
Binder
Dominican Piloto Cubano
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan (Ometepe)
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro questions

What does Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro taste like?

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 Reserva Maduro?

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro 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 Reserva Maduro 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 Reserva Maduro made?

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro use?

Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Dominican Piloto Cubano binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan (Ometepe) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Torpedo (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Casa Cuevas Reserva Maduro?

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 Reserva Maduro?

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 Reserva Maduro?

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.