La Palina
Nicaragua Oscuro
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 58.
- Maker
- La Palina
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Palina Nicaragua Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Palina Nicaragua Oscuro questions
What does La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro taste like?
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Palina Nicaragua Oscuro?
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro made?
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro use?
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52), Robusto (5 × 52), Gordo (6 × 58) and Gordo (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro?
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 Palina Nicaragua Oscuro?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Palina Nicaragua Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Havana VI, Dapper Siempre Sun Grown and Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Edition 12 Year. They share oscuro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.