La Aroma de Cuba
Reserva
La Aroma de Cuba Reserva is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6⅞ × 50.
- Maker
- La Aroma de Cuba
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- My Father Cigars
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5½ × 52 to 6⅞ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Aroma de Cuba Reserva uses a Mexican San Andrés Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged 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
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What does La Aroma de Cuba Reserva taste like?
La Aroma de Cuba Reserva uses a Mexican San Andrés Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Reserva?
La Aroma de Cuba Reserva is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is La Aroma de Cuba Reserva 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 La Aroma de Cuba Reserva made?
La Aroma de Cuba Reserva is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aroma de Cuba Reserva use?
La Aroma de Cuba Reserva uses a Mexican San Andrés Oscuro 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 Reserva come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Beso (5⅝ × 48), Romantico (6⅞ × 50), Belicoso (5½ × 52), Maximo (5½ × 54) and Pomposo (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aroma de Cuba Reserva?
For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Reserva?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 La Aroma de Cuba Reserva?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, San Cristobal Ovation and Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.