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La Aroma de Cuba

Original

La Aroma de Cuba Original is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 10 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 54.

Maker
La Aroma de Cuba
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium
Sizes
10 · 5 × 50 to 7½ × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

La Aroma de Cuba Original 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

10 in the catalog

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La Aroma de Cuba Original questions

What does La Aroma de Cuba Original taste like?

La Aroma de Cuba Original 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 La Aroma de Cuba Original?

La Aroma de Cuba Original is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is La Aroma de Cuba Original good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is La Aroma de Cuba Original made?

La Aroma de Cuba Original is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Aroma de Cuba Original use?

La Aroma de Cuba Original uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Aroma de Cuba Original come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 10 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Rothschild (5 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Belicoso (5½ × 52), Monarch (6 × 52), Double Corona (7½ × 54) and Magnifico (6 × 58), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Aroma de Cuba Original?

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 La Aroma de Cuba Original?

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 La Aroma de Cuba Original?

Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje La Riqueza, Old Henry Maduro and Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.