Cuba Aliados
Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo
Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Cuba Aliados
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo questions
What does Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo taste like?
Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo 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 Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo?
Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo made?
Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo use?
Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo (6 × 54) and Re-Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo?
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 Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo?
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 Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 107 Ecuador, ADVentura Blackfin's Parlay and Bances. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.