Flor de las Antillas
Flor de las Antillas Maduro
Flor de las Antillas Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Sun Grown Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan Habano Criollo filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6½ × 56.
- Maker
- Flor de las Antillas
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Sun Grown Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Habano Criollo
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 to 6½ × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFlor de las Antillas Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Sun Grown 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFlor de las Antillas Maduro questions
What does Flor de las Antillas Maduro taste like?
Flor de las Antillas Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Sun Grown 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 Flor de las Antillas Maduro?
Flor de las Antillas Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Flor de las Antillas Maduro 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 Flor de las Antillas Maduro made?
Flor de las Antillas Maduro is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Flor de las Antillas Maduro use?
Flor de las Antillas Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Sun Grown Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan Habano Criollo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Flor de las Antillas Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5⅝ × 46), Petit Robusto (4½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo (6⅛ × 52) and Toro Gordo (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Flor de las Antillas Maduro?
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 Flor de las Antillas Maduro?
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 Flor de las Antillas Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Opulencia, Crowned Heads La Imperiosa and La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.