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Dissident

The Heretic

Dissident The Heretic is a cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica Oveja Negra. It pairs Ecuadorian Maduro / Ecuadorian Rojizo (barber pole) wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 46.

Maker
Dissident
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Maduro / Ecuadorian Rojizo (barber pole)
Binder
Ecuadorian
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fábrica Oveja Negra
Sizes
1 · 6½ × 46

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Dissident The Heretic uses an Ecuadorian Maduro / Ecuadorian Rojizo (barber pole) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
  • Pair with: espresso, port, 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Dissident The Heretic questions

What does Dissident The Heretic taste like?

Dissident The Heretic uses an Ecuadorian Maduro / Ecuadorian Rojizo (barber pole) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

Where is Dissident The Heretic made?

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

What wrapper does Dissident The Heretic use?

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

What sizes does Dissident The Heretic come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Corona Larga (6½ × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Dissident The Heretic?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 The Heretic?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 Dissident The Heretic?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Rocky Patel Java Maduro and Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.