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Luciano

M.X.S.

Luciano M.X.S. is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pichardo. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Nicaraguan (Ometepe) binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 54.

Maker
Luciano
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres
Binder
Nicaraguan (Ometepe)
Filler
Nicaraguan and Dominican
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Pichardo
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 6½ × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Luciano M.X.S. uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 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.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Luciano M.X.S. questions

What does Luciano M.X.S. taste like?

Luciano M.X.S. uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 M.X.S.?

Luciano M.X.S. is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Luciano M.X.S. 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 Luciano M.X.S. made?

Luciano M.X.S. is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pichardo, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Luciano M.X.S. use?

Luciano M.X.S. uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Ometepe) binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Luciano M.X.S. come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro Extra (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Luciano M.X.S.?

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.

What drink goes with Luciano M.X.S.?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Luciano M.X.S.?

Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.