El Credito
La Gloria Cubana Intención
El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at El Credito Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- El Credito
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Sumatra)
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- El Credito Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEl Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención taste like?
El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención?
El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención 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 La Gloria Cubana Intención made?
El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención is made in Dominican Republic at El Credito Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención use?
El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención uses an Ecuador (Sumatra) wrapper over a Dominican Republic 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 La Gloria Cubana Intención come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención?
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 El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 El Credito La Gloria Cubana Intención?
Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, La Aurora 1495 Series and Vega Magna. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.