Elogio
Serie Excentrico
Elogio Serie Excentrico is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli ligero/viso, Jalapa ligero/seco, Ometepe viso) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4 × 40 to 9½ × 47.
- Maker
- Elogio
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli ligero/viso, Jalapa ligero/seco, Ometepe viso)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 4 × 40 to 9½ × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsElogio Serie Excentrico uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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: 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.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryElogio Serie Excentrico questions
What does Elogio Serie Excentrico taste like?
Elogio Serie Excentrico uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Elogio Serie Excentrico?
Elogio Serie Excentrico 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 Elogio Serie Excentrico 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 Elogio Serie Excentrico made?
Elogio Serie Excentrico is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Elogio Serie Excentrico use?
Elogio Serie Excentrico uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli ligero/viso, Jalapa ligero/seco, Ometepe viso) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Elogio Serie Excentrico come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: No. 5 Rosalita (4 × 40), No. 5 Serie A (9½ × 47), No. 5 Corona Gorda (6 × 48) and No. 2 Belicoso (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Elogio Serie Excentrico?
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 Elogio Serie Excentrico?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Elogio Serie Excentrico?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.