Dapper
La Madrina
Dapper La Madrina is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Cuban-seed Habano (La Luchita, Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper; Mexican San Andrés (San Andrés de los Perros) binder; Nicaraguan Estelí Guadalupe & Jalapa Cofradía Relleno (Oliva Tobacco Co.), Dominican Habano '92, US Pennsylvania Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf) filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 46.
- Maker
- Dapper
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Cuban-seed Habano (La Luchita, Oliva Tobacco Co.)
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés (San Andrés de los Perros)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Estelí Guadalupe & Jalapa Cofradía Relleno (Oliva Tobacco Co.), Dominican Habano '92, US Pennsylvania Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Nicaragua American Cigars
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 7 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 46
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDapper La Madrina uses an Ecuadorian Cuban-seed Habano (La Luchita, Oliva Tobacco Co.) 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryDapper La Madrina questions
What does Dapper La Madrina taste like?
Dapper La Madrina uses an Ecuadorian Cuban-seed Habano (La Luchita, Oliva Tobacco Co.) 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 Dapper La Madrina?
Dapper La Madrina is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Dapper La Madrina 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 Dapper La Madrina made?
Dapper La Madrina is made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Dapper La Madrina use?
Dapper La Madrina uses an Ecuadorian Cuban-seed Habano (La Luchita, Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés (San Andrés de los Perros) binder, with Nicaraguan Estelí Guadalupe & Jalapa Cofradía Relleno (Oliva Tobacco Co.), Dominican Habano '92, US Pennsylvania Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Dapper La Madrina come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Lonsdale (Smokingpipes exclusive) (6½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), 5.62 x 50 (retired) (5.62 × 50), Toro (6⅛ × 52), Belicoso (6¼ × 52) and 5.25 x 54 (retired) (5¼ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Dapper La Madrina?
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 La Madrina?
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 Dapper La Madrina?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Cojonu, Padrón 1926 Serie and 601 by Espinosa La Bomba. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.