La Gloria Cubana
Edge
La Gloria Cubana Edge is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican ligero and Mexican San Andres filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 5 × 50.
- Maker
- La Gloria Cubana
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican ligero and Mexican San Andres
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 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 Edge uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Edge taste like?
La Gloria Cubana Edge uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Edge?
La Gloria Cubana Edge is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is La Gloria Cubana Edge 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 Gloria Cubana Edge made?
La Gloria Cubana Edge is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Edge use?
La Gloria Cubana Edge uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Edge come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Connecticut Robusto (5 × 50) and Maduro Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Edge?
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 Edge?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Edge?
Cigars with a similar build include Cohiba Black, Arturo Fuente Añejo and Sinistro The Last Cowboy Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.