Luciano
Foreign Affair
Luciano Foreign Affair is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Luciano Cigars Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan and Ecuadorian binder; Nicaraguan, Costa Rican and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 48 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Luciano
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Nicaraguan and Ecuadorian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Costa Rican and Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Luciano Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 48 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 bringsLuciano Foreign Affair 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 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: 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryLuciano Foreign Affair questions
What does Luciano Foreign Affair taste like?
Luciano Foreign Affair 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 Luciano Foreign Affair?
Luciano Foreign Affair is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Luciano Foreign Affair 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 Luciano Foreign Affair made?
Luciano Foreign Affair is made in Nicaragua at Luciano Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Luciano Foreign Affair use?
Luciano Foreign Affair uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan and Ecuadorian binder, with Nicaraguan, Costa Rican and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Luciano Foreign Affair come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5⅝ × 42), Rothschild (4½ × 48), Toro Extra (6½ × 52) and Belicoso (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Luciano Foreign Affair?
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 Luciano Foreign Affair?
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 Luciano Foreign Affair?
Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, Brick House Habano and Quorum Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.