Cubariqueño (Protocol)
Protocol Blue Line
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano (double binder) binder; Nicaraguan (quadruple ligero, Estelí & Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5⅝ × 46 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Cubariqueño (Protocol)
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano (double binder)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (quadruple ligero, Estelí & Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5⅝ × 46 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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, stout, or an aged 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line questions
What does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line taste like?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line made?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line use?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano (double binder) binder, with Nicaraguan (quadruple ligero, Estelí & Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line?
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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Blue Line?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.