Matilde
Serena
Matilde Serena is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Matilde. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 6.2 × 54.
- Maker
- Matilde
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Matilde
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5¼ × 50 to 6.2 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMatilde Serena 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: 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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What does Matilde Serena taste like?
Matilde Serena 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 Matilde Serena?
Matilde Serena is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Matilde Serena 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 Matilde Serena made?
Matilde Serena is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Matilde, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Matilde Serena use?
Matilde Serena uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Matilde Serena come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Robusto (5¼ × 50), Toro Bravo (6.2 × 54) and Grande (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Matilde Serena?
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 Serena?
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 Matilde Serena?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.