La Gloria Cubana
Serie R Estelí Maduro
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at General Cigar. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- La Gloria Cubana
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- General Cigar
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 54
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 Serie R Estelí Maduro 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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 Serie R Estelí Maduro taste like?
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro 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 Serie R Estelí Maduro?
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro 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 Estelí Maduro 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 Estelí Maduro made?
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro is made in Nicaragua at General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro use?
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: No. 54 (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro?
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 Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro?
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 Serie R Estelí Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft CroMagnon, 601 by Espinosa La Bomba Warhead and Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.