Cubariqueño (Protocol)
Protocol Crime Scene Unit
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Mexican San Andrés Maduro binder; Nicaraguan Criollo & Corojo (Estelí & Jalapa) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 50.
- Maker
- Cubariqueño (Protocol)
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés Maduro
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Criollo & Corojo (Estelí & Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6½ × 50
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 Crime Scene Unit uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit questions
What does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit taste like?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit 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 Crime Scene Unit 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 Crime Scene Unit made?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit use?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés Maduro binder, with Nicaraguan Criollo & Corojo (Estelí & Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro Extra (6½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Crime Scene Unit?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Crime Scene Unit?
Cigars with a similar build include Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro, RoMa Craft CroMagnon and 601 by Espinosa La Bomba Warhead. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.