La Barba
Purple
La Barba Purple is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Dominican Corojo, Habano and Carbonell filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 40.
- Maker
- La Barba
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Dominican Corojo
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo, Habano and Carbonell
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Barba Purple uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Barba Purple questions
What does La Barba Purple taste like?
La Barba Purple uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Barba Purple?
La Barba Purple is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Barba Purple 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 Barba Purple made?
La Barba Purple is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Barba Purple use?
La Barba Purple uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Dominican Corojo, Habano and Carbonell filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Barba Purple come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Corona Gorda (5¾ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Barba Purple?
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 Barba Purple?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Barba Purple?
Cigars with a similar build include La Galera Habano, Davidoff Escurio and Crux Cigars Guild. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.