Cubariqueño (Protocol)
Protocol Themis
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Eye Factory. It pairs Ecuador (Habano) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Cubariqueño (Protocol)
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Habano)
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Eye Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 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 Themis uses an Ecuador (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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis questions
What does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis taste like?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis uses an Ecuador (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 Themis?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis 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 Themis made?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis is made in Dominican Republic at La Eye Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis use?
Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis uses an Ecuador (Habano) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Themis?
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 Themis?
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 Themis?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.