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Nasty Esco

Escobar Nasty Esco is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at PDR Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 52.

Maker
Escobar
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Sumatra
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
PDR Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 5 × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Escobar Nasty Esco 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-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

1 in the catalog

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Escobar Nasty Esco questions

What does Escobar Nasty Esco taste like?

Escobar Nasty Esco 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 Escobar Nasty Esco?

Escobar Nasty Esco is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Escobar Nasty Esco 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 Escobar Nasty Esco made?

Escobar Nasty Esco is made in Dominican Republic at PDR Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Escobar Nasty Esco use?

Escobar Nasty Esco uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Escobar Nasty Esco come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Escobar Nasty Esco?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Escobar Nasty Esco?

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 Escobar Nasty Esco?

Cigars with a similar build include Hiram & Solomon Patriot, La Galera Habano and Davidoff Escurio. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.