Man O' War
Man O' War Dark Horse
Man O' War Dark Horse is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Habano binder; Nicaraguan, Brazilian filler. It comes in one listed size, 4 × 32.
- Maker
- Man O' War
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Brazilian
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Fernandez
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 4 × 32
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMan O' War Dark Horse uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 40 minutes to 1 hour for a 4-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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMan O' War Dark Horse questions
What does Man O' War Dark Horse taste like?
Man O' War Dark Horse uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 Man O' War Dark Horse?
Man O' War Dark Horse is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Man O' War Dark Horse 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 Man O' War Dark Horse made?
Man O' War Dark Horse is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Man O' War Dark Horse use?
Man O' War Dark Horse uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Habano binder, with Nicaraguan, Brazilian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Man O' War Dark Horse come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Cigarillo (4 × 32). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Man O' War Dark Horse?
For a 4-inch size, plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour. 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 Man O' War Dark Horse?
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 Man O' War Dark Horse?
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. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.