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Elogio

Serie Habano

Elogio Serie Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs First-generation Cuban-seed Habano (Nicaragua) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 5 × 32 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Elogio
Wrapper
First-generation Cuban-seed Habano (Nicaragua)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium
Sizes
7 · 5 × 32 to 7 × 48

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Elogio Serie Habano uses a First-generation Cuban-seed Habano (Nicaragua) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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

7 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Elogio Serie Habano questions

What does Elogio Serie Habano taste like?

Elogio Serie Habano uses a First-generation Cuban-seed Habano (Nicaragua) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?

Elogio Serie Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Elogio Serie Habano 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 Elogio Serie Habano made?

Elogio Serie Habano is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Elogio Serie Habano use?

Elogio Serie Habano uses a First-generation Cuban-seed Habano (Nicaragua) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Elogio Serie Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Petite Corona (5 × 32), Lancero (7 × 38), Corona Extra (6 × 42), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52) and Robusto Especial (5⅛ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Elogio Serie Habano?

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 Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Elogio Serie Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.