Gispert
Intenso
Gispert Intenso is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 6.12 × 52.
- Maker
- Gispert
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 44 to 6.12 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGispert Intenso uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryGispert Intenso questions
What does Gispert Intenso taste like?
Gispert Intenso uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Gispert Intenso?
Gispert Intenso is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Gispert Intenso 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 Gispert Intenso made?
Gispert Intenso is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gispert Intenso use?
Gispert Intenso uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gispert Intenso come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (5 × 44), Toro (6 × 50) and Belicoso (6.12 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gispert Intenso?
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 Gispert Intenso?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Gispert Intenso?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Flathead, Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series and Luciano Maria Lucia. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.