L'Atelier
La Mission
L'Atelier La Mission is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4¾ × 52 to 6¾ × 44.
- Maker
- L'Atelier
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 7 · 4¾ × 52 to 6¾ × 44
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsL'Atelier La Mission uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 6.125-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
7 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryL'Atelier La Mission questions
What does L'Atelier La Mission taste like?
L'Atelier La Mission uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 L'Atelier La Mission?
L'Atelier La Mission is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is L'Atelier La Mission 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 La Mission made?
L'Atelier La Mission is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does L'Atelier La Mission use?
L'Atelier La Mission uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 La Mission come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: La Mission 1955 (6¾ × 44), La Mission 1999 (5⅝ × 46), La Mission 2003 (6¼ × 48), La Mission 1959 (4¾ × 52), La Mission 1982 (6⅛ × 52), La Mission 1989 (5⅝ × 54) and La Mission 2009 (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke L'Atelier La Mission?
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 drink goes with L'Atelier La Mission?
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 L'Atelier La Mission?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor, Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro and Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018. 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.