La Barba
Red
La Barba Red is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Dominican wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Dominican Corojo filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5¾ × 46 to 6½ × 40.
- Maker
- La Barba
- Wrapper
- Dominican
- Binder
- Dominican Corojo
- Filler
- Dominican Corojo
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5¾ × 46 to 6½ × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for La Barba Red yet.
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.
- 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Barba Red questions
How strong is La Barba Red?
La Barba Red is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Barba Red 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 Barba Red made?
La Barba Red is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Barba Red use?
La Barba Red uses a Dominican wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Dominican Corojo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Barba Red come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Petite Lancero (6½ × 40), Corona (5¾ × 46) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Barba Red?
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.