Flor de las Antillas
Flor de las Antillas San Andres
Flor de las Antillas San Andres is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Mexican San Andres (maduro) wrapper. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Flor de las Antillas
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres (maduro)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
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 San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres (maduro) 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 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, 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFlor de las Antillas San Andres questions
What does Flor de las Antillas San Andres taste like?
Flor de las Antillas San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres (maduro) 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 Flor de las Antillas San Andres?
Flor de las Antillas San Andres 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 San Andres 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 San Andres made?
Flor de las Antillas San Andres is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Flor de las Antillas San Andres use?
Flor de las Antillas San Andres uses a Mexican San Andres (maduro) wrapper. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Flor de las Antillas San Andres come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Flor de las Antillas San Andres?
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 San Andres?
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 Flor de las Antillas San Andres?
Cigars with a similar build include L'Atelier La Mission, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor and Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.