La Gloria Cubana
Serie S
La Gloria Cubana Serie S is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Sumatra wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 44.
- Maker
- La Gloria Cubana
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 44
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 S uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Serie S taste like?
La Gloria Cubana Serie S uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild 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 S?
La Gloria Cubana Serie S is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Gloria Cubana Serie S 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 S made?
La Gloria Cubana Serie S is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Serie S use?
La Gloria Cubana Serie S uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Serie S come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 1 (6½ × 44) and No. 2 (5½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Serie S?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 S?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Serie S?
Cigars with a similar build include Butera Royal Vintage Royal Vintage, La Aurora 1495 Series and Vega Magna. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.