Man O' War
Man O' War Virtue
Man O' War Virtue is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7½ × 52.
- Maker
- Man O' War
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Fernandez
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 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 bringsMan O' War Virtue 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-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMan O' War Virtue questions
What does Man O' War Virtue taste like?
Man O' War Virtue 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 Virtue?
Man O' War Virtue is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Man O' War Virtue 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 Virtue made?
Man O' War Virtue is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Man O' War Virtue use?
Man O' War Virtue 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 Virtue come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lonsdale (6 × 44), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Torpedo (6½ × 52), Churchill (7½ × 52) and Salomon (5.7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Man O' War Virtue?
For a 6-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 Virtue?
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 Virtue?
Cigars with a similar build include Nomad Cigar Co. Therapy Connecticut, Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Rocky Patel Java Latte. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.