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Dissident Home is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica Oveja Negra. It pairs Ecuadorian Maduro with Corojo (barber-pole) wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Nicaraguan (Estelí) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Dissident
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Maduro with Corojo (barber-pole)
Binder
Ecuadorian
Filler
Nicaraguan (Estelí)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fábrica Oveja Negra
Strength
medium
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

Dissident Home uses an Ecuadorian Maduro with Corojo (barber-pole) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Dissident Home questions

What does Dissident Home taste like?

Dissident Home uses an Ecuadorian Maduro with Corojo (barber-pole) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Dissident Home?

Dissident Home is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Dissident Home 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 Dissident Home made?

Dissident Home is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica Oveja Negra, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Dissident Home use?

Dissident Home uses an Ecuadorian Maduro with Corojo (barber-pole) wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder, with Nicaraguan (Estelí) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Dissident Home 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 Dissident Home?

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 Dissident Home?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Dissident Home?

Cigars with a similar build include 1502 Emerald, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca and Old Henry Original. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.