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Elogio

Serie LSV

Elogio Serie LSV is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos San Judas Tadeo. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 32 to 7 × 52.

Maker
Elogio
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos San Judas Tadeo
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
8 · 5 × 32 to 7 × 52

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 LSV uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

8 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Elogio Serie LSV questions

What does Elogio Serie LSV taste like?

Elogio Serie LSV uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 LSV?

Elogio Serie LSV is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Elogio Serie LSV 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 LSV made?

Elogio Serie LSV is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos San Judas Tadeo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Elogio Serie LSV use?

Elogio Serie LSV uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Elogio Serie LSV come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Petite Corona (5 × 32), Lancero (7 × 38), Corona Extra (6 × 42), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52), Churchill (7 × 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 LSV?

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 LSV?

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 LSV?

Cigars with a similar build include Principle Cigars Classic, Principle Aviator Series and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.