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Man O' War

Man O' War Original

Man O' War Original is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 7½ × 52.

Maker
Man O' War
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera Fernandez
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
6 · 5½ × 50 to 7½ × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Man O' War Original uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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

6 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Man O' War Original questions

What does Man O' War Original taste like?

Man O' War Original uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Original?

Man O' War Original is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Man O' War Original 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 Original made?

Man O' War Original is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Man O' War Original use?

Man O' War Original uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Man O' War Original come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona (6 × 44), Robusto (5½ × 50), Toro (6½ × 52), Double Corona (7½ × 52), Torpedo (6.1 × 54) and Special Edition Figurado (7.1 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Man O' War Original?

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 Man O' War Original?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Man O' War Original?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.