Dapper
Cubo Maduro
Dapper Cubo Maduro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacaleras Carreras. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Negro (Turrent Family) wrapper; Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder; Nicaraguan Condega & Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 44.
- Maker
- Dapper
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés Negro (Turrent Family)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Condega & Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacaleras Carreras
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 44
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDapper Cubo Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Negro (Turrent Family) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Maduro questions
What does Dapper Cubo Maduro taste like?
Dapper Cubo Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Negro (Turrent Family) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Maduro?
Dapper Cubo Maduro is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Dapper Cubo Maduro good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Dapper Cubo Maduro made?
Dapper Cubo Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacaleras Carreras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Dapper Cubo Maduro use?
Dapper Cubo Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Negro (Turrent Family) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder, with Nicaraguan Condega & Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Dapper Cubo Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Petit Corona (5¾ × 40), Corona (6 × 42), Lonsdale (6½ × 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 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 Dapper Cubo Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra, Micallef Color Series Blue and Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.