Man O' War
Man O' War Valkyrie
Man O' War Valkyrie is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5.2 × 50 to 6.7 × 48.
- Maker
- Man O' War
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Fernandez
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5.2 × 50 to 6.7 × 48
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 Valkyrie uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 6.1-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Valkyrie questions
What does Man O' War Valkyrie taste like?
Man O' War Valkyrie uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Valkyrie?
Man O' War Valkyrie is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Man O' War Valkyrie good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Man O' War Valkyrie made?
Man O' War Valkyrie is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Man O' War Valkyrie use?
Man O' War Valkyrie uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Valkyrie come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (6.7 × 48), Robusto (5.2 × 50), Toro (6.1 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Man O' War Valkyrie?
For a 6.1-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 Man O' War Valkyrie?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Valkyrie?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.