Cubariqueño (Protocol)
Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Factory. It pairs Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí, dual binder) binder; Nicaraguan Corojo (Estelí & Jalapa, viso & seco) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Cubariqueño (Protocol)
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Broadleaf
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí, dual binder)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Corojo (Estelí & Jalapa, viso & seco)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- San Lotano Factory
- Strength
- medium-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 bringsCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Broadleaf 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
1 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro questions
What does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro taste like?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Broadleaf 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 Eliot Ness Maduro?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro made?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro is made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro use?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí, dual binder) binder, with Nicaraguan Corojo (Estelí & Jalapa, viso & seco) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (box-pressed) (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro?
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 Eliot Ness Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include 601 by Espinosa Blue 20th Anniversary, CAO Flathead and Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.