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L'Atelier

L'Atelier (LAT)

L'Atelier (LAT) is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Sancti Spíritus wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 3½ × 50 to 7½ × 38.

Maker
L'Atelier
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sancti Spíritus
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
8 · 3½ × 50 to 7½ × 38

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for L'Atelier (LAT) yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

8 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

L'Atelier (LAT) questions

How strong is L'Atelier (LAT)?

L'Atelier (LAT) is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is L'Atelier (LAT) 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 L'Atelier (LAT) made?

L'Atelier (LAT) is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does L'Atelier (LAT) use?

L'Atelier (LAT) uses an Ecuadorian Sancti Spíritus wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does L'Atelier (LAT) come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: LAT 38 Special (7½ × 38), LAT Lancero (7½ × 38), LAT46 Selection Spéciale (5⅝ × 46), Roxy (3½ × 50), LAT52 (4¾ × 52), LAT Torpedo (6⅛ × 52), LAT54 (5⅝ × 54) and LAT56 (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke L'Atelier (LAT)?

For a 6.125-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 cigars are similar to L'Atelier (LAT)?

Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador), Surrogates and Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial. They share medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.