La Perla Habana
Black Pearl Original
La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper; Dominican, Mexican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- La Perla Habana
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Arapiraca maduro
- Filler
- Dominican, Mexican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 52 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Perla Habana Black Pearl Original uses a Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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, port, or a dark 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
3 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLa Perla Habana Black Pearl Original questions
What does La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original taste like?
La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original uses a Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Perla Habana Black Pearl Original?
La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original 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 Perla Habana Black Pearl Original made?
La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original use?
La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original uses a Brazilian Arapiraca maduro wrapper, with Dominican, Mexican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Belicoso (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Perla Habana Black Pearl Original?
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 Perla Habana Black Pearl Original?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark 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 Perla Habana Black Pearl Original?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Dámaso Maduro, Graycliff G2 Maduro and Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.