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El Credito (Original)

La Gloria Cubana Series R

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R is a full strength cigar made in United States at El Credito Cigars. It pairs Ecuador Sun Grown wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6 × 58 to 7 × 58.

Maker
El Credito (Original)
Wrapper
Ecuador Sun Grown
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Country
United States
Factory
El Credito Cigars
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 6 × 58 to 7 × 58

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 Series R yet.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

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El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R questions

How strong is El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R?

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R 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 El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R 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 El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R made?

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R is made in United States at El Credito Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R use?

El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R uses an Ecuador Sun Grown wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua 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 Series R come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: No. 4 (6 × 58), No. 3 (6½ × 58) and No. 5 (7 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke El Credito (Original) La Gloria Cubana Series R?

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.