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El Credito (Original)

La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or is a medium strength cigar made in United States at El Credito Cigars. It pairs Ecuador Claro wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 7 × 36 to 7 × 40.

Maker
El Credito (Original)
Wrapper
Ecuador Claro
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic
Country
United States
Factory
El Credito Cigars
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 7 × 36 to 7 × 40

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or questions

How strong is El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or?

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or 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 El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or made?

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or is made in United States at El Credito Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or use?

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or uses an Ecuador Claro wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 1 (7 × 36) and No. 4 (7 × 40). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or?

For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.