La Gloria Cubana
Criollo de Oro
La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at El Credito. It pairs Criollo de Oro hybrid (Sun Grown, Mao, Dominican Republic) wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5¾ × 54 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- La Gloria Cubana
- Wrapper
- Criollo de Oro hybrid (Sun Grown, Mao, Dominican Republic)
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Honduran and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- El Credito
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5¾ × 54 to 7 × 48
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 Criollo de Oro uses a Criollo de Oro hybrid (Sun Grown, Mao, Dominican Republic) wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or 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
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What does La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro taste like?
La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro uses a Criollo de Oro hybrid (Sun Grown, Mao, Dominican Republic) wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 Criollo de Oro?
La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro 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 Criollo de Oro made?
La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro is made in Dominican Republic at El Credito, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro use?
La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro uses a Criollo de Oro hybrid (Sun Grown, Mao, Dominican Republic) wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48) and Toro (5¾ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Criollo de Oro?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or 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 Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro?
Cigars with a similar build include PDR El Criollito, Kristoff Original Criollo and Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red. They share criollo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.