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Cubo Sumatra

Dapper Cubo Sumatra is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper; Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder; Nicaraguan Estelí Guadalupe & Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.), US Connecticut Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6⅛ × 52.

Maker
Dapper
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
Binder
Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
Filler
Nicaraguan Estelí Guadalupe & Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.), US Connecticut Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Nicaragua American Cigars
Strength
medium
Sizes
5 · 4½ × 50 to 6⅛ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Dapper Cubo Sumatra uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Dapper Cubo Sumatra questions

What does Dapper Cubo Sumatra taste like?

Dapper Cubo Sumatra uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Sumatra?

Dapper Cubo Sumatra is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Dapper Cubo Sumatra 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 Sumatra made?

Dapper Cubo Sumatra is made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Dapper Cubo Sumatra use?

Dapper Cubo Sumatra uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder, with Nicaraguan Estelí Guadalupe & Jalapa Cofradía (Oliva Tobacco Co.), US Connecticut Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Dapper Cubo Sumatra come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Short Robusto (UK) (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6⅛ × 52) and Toro Grande (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Dapper Cubo Sumatra?

For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Sumatra?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Dapper Cubo Sumatra?

Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, Brick House Habano and Quorum Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.