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Delirium

Diesel Delirium is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí) binder; Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Diesel
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí)
Filler
Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez
Strength
full
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Diesel Delirium uses an Ecuadorian 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: 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

1 in the catalog

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Diesel Delirium questions

What does Diesel Delirium taste like?

Diesel Delirium uses an Ecuadorian 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 Diesel Delirium?

Diesel Delirium 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 Diesel Delirium 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 Diesel Delirium made?

Diesel Delirium is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Diesel Delirium use?

Diesel Delirium uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano (Estelí) binder, with Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Diesel Delirium come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Diesel Delirium?

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 Diesel Delirium?

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 Diesel Delirium?

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.