La Barba
Ricochet Cru
La Barba Ricochet Cru is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Indonesian binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¼ × 44 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- La Barba
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Indonesian
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4¼ × 44 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Barba Ricochet Cru uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Barba Ricochet Cru questions
What does La Barba Ricochet Cru taste like?
La Barba Ricochet Cru uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 La Barba Ricochet Cru?
La Barba Ricochet Cru is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Barba Ricochet Cru 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 Ricochet Cru made?
La Barba Ricochet Cru is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Barba Ricochet Cru use?
La Barba Ricochet Cru uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Barba Ricochet Cru come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Coronita (4¼ × 44), Torpedo (6¼ × 52), Gran Robusto (5½ × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Barba Ricochet Cru?
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 Ricochet Cru?
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 La Barba Ricochet Cru?
Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, OZ Family Aramas and Sinistro Mr. Red. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.