Cubariqueño (Protocol)
Protocol Official Misconduct
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Estelí & Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5⅝ × 46 to 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Cubariqueño (Protocol)
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Estelí & Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5⅝ × 46 to 6 × 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 Official Misconduct uses an Ecuadorian 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct questions
What does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct taste like?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct uses an Ecuadorian 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 Official Misconduct?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct 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 Official Misconduct made?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct use?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Estelí & Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Official Misconduct?
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 Official Misconduct?
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 Official Misconduct?
Cigars with a similar build include 601 by Espinosa Blue Label, Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series and La Finca. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.