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La Gloria Cubana

Serie R Black

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at General Cigar. It pairs Nicaraguan Jalapa Ligero wrapper; Nicaraguan Jalapa binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 60 to 6¼ × 64.

Maker
La Gloria Cubana
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Jalapa Ligero
Binder
Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler
Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
General Cigar
Strength
full
Sizes
2 · 6 × 60 to 6¼ × 64

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-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.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black questions

How strong is La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black?

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black 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 Serie R Black 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 Serie R Black made?

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black is made in Nicaragua at General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black use?

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Ligero wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa and Estelí) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 60 (6 × 60) and No. 64 (6¼ × 64). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 cigars are similar to La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black?

Cigars with a similar build include Cohiba Riviera. They share full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.