Matilde
Oscura
Matilde Oscura is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Matilde. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and USA filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- Matilde
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan and USA
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Matilde
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5¼ × 50 to 6½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMatilde Oscura uses a Mexican San Andres 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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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What does Matilde Oscura taste like?
Matilde Oscura uses a Mexican San Andres 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 Matilde Oscura?
Matilde Oscura is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Matilde Oscura 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 Matilde Oscura made?
Matilde Oscura is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Matilde, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Matilde Oscura use?
Matilde Oscura uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and USA filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Matilde Oscura come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Robusto (5¼ × 50), Toro Bravo (6½ × 54) and Grande (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Matilde Oscura?
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 Matilde Oscura?
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 Matilde Oscura?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Kristoff San Andres. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.