La Gloria Cubana
Wavell
La Gloria Cubana Wavell is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Mexican, Brazilian and Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- La Gloria Cubana
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Mexican, Brazilian and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 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 Wavell uses an Ecuadorian 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 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 Wavell taste like?
La Gloria Cubana Wavell uses an Ecuadorian 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 Wavell?
La Gloria Cubana Wavell is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Gloria Cubana Wavell 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 Wavell made?
La Gloria Cubana Wavell is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Gloria Cubana Wavell use?
La Gloria Cubana Wavell uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Mexican, Brazilian and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Gloria Cubana Wavell come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Gloria Cubana Wavell?
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 Wavell?
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 Wavell?
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.