Man O' War
Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite
Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez. It pairs Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 60.
- Maker
- Man O' War
- Wrapper
- Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Fernandez
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 4½ × 60
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 Side Projects Hoplite uses a Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMan O' War Side Projects Hoplite questions
What does Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite taste like?
Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite uses a Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Side Projects Hoplite?
Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite 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 Side Projects Hoplite made?
Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite use?
Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite uses a Corojo 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 Side Projects Hoplite come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Gordo (4½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Man O' War Side Projects Hoplite?
For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 Side Projects Hoplite?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Side Projects Hoplite?
Cigars with a similar build include HVC Cigars 500 Years, Illusione Original Documents Corojo and Luciano The Dreamer. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.