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La Gloria Cubana

Spanish Press

La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at El Credito. It pairs Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor and Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
La Gloria Cubana
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Jalapa
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Filler
Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor and Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
El Credito
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5½ × 50 to 6½ × 52

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 Spanish Press yet.

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.
  • 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 Spanish Press questions

How strong is La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press?

La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press 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 Spanish Press made?

La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press is made in Dominican Republic at El Credito, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press use?

La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor and Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press?

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.