Dapper
Cubo Claro
Dapper Cubo Claro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacaleras Carreras. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut (desflorado, CASJUCA/A.S.P.) wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano Dorado (Jalapa, Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder; Nicaraguan Condega & Estelí Guadalupe (Oliva Tobacco Co.) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 42.
- Maker
- Dapper
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut (desflorado, CASJUCA/A.S.P.)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano Dorado (Jalapa, Oliva Tobacco Co.)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Condega & Estelí Guadalupe (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacaleras Carreras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDapper Cubo Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (desflorado, CASJUCA/A.S.P.) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryDapper Cubo Claro questions
What does Dapper Cubo Claro taste like?
Dapper Cubo Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (desflorado, CASJUCA/A.S.P.) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Dapper Cubo Claro?
Dapper Cubo Claro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Dapper Cubo Claro 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 Dapper Cubo Claro made?
Dapper Cubo Claro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacaleras Carreras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Dapper Cubo Claro use?
Dapper Cubo Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (desflorado, CASJUCA/A.S.P.) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano Dorado (Jalapa, Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder, with Nicaraguan Condega & Estelí Guadalupe (Oliva Tobacco Co.) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Dapper Cubo Claro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Petit Corona (5¾ × 40), Lonsdale (6½ × 42), Corona (6 × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Dapper Cubo Claro?
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 Dapper Cubo Claro?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Dapper Cubo Claro?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.