Escobar
Ultra Black
Escobar Ultra Black is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican (5-year aged) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6⅞ × 54.
- Maker
- Escobar
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican (5-year aged)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6⅞ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEscobar Ultra Black uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 6.875-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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
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What does Escobar Ultra Black taste like?
Escobar Ultra Black uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Ultra Black?
Escobar Ultra Black is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Escobar Ultra Black 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 Ultra Black made?
Escobar Ultra Black is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Escobar Ultra Black use?
Escobar Ultra Black uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican (5-year aged) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Escobar Ultra Black come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6⅞ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Escobar Ultra Black?
For a 6.875-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Ultra Black?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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 Escobar Ultra Black?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.