La Gloria Cubana
Blue
La Gloria Cubana Blue is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican ligero and Mexican San Andres filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- La Gloria Cubana
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican ligero and Mexican San Andres
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Gloria Cubana Blue uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Gloria Cubana Blue taste like?
La Gloria Cubana Blue uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Gloria Cubana Blue?
La Gloria Cubana Blue is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Gloria Cubana Blue 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 Gloria Cubana Blue made?
La Gloria Cubana Blue is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Blue use?
La Gloria Cubana Blue uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican ligero and Mexican San Andres filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Blue come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Blue?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Gloria Cubana Blue?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Gloria Cubana Blue?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.