Cubariqueño (Protocol)
Protocol Eliot Ness Natural
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Factory. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí, dual binder) binder; Nicaraguan Criollo (viso & seco) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Cubariqueño (Protocol)
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí, dual binder)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Criollo (viso & seco)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- San Lotano Factory
- Strength
- medium
- 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 Natural uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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
1 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural questions
What does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural taste like?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Natural?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural made?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural is made in Nicaragua at San Lotano Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural use?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí, dual binder) binder, with Nicaraguan Criollo (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 Natural 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 Natural?
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 Natural?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Eliot Ness Natural?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.