MBombay
Corojo Oscuro
MBombay Corojo Oscuro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuadorian Corojo Oscuro wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Ecuadorian + Peruvian + Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- MBombay
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Corojo Oscuro
- Binder
- Ecuadorian
- Filler
- Ecuadorian + Peruvian + Dominican
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 to 7 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMBombay Corojo Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Corojo Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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, stout, or an aged 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMBombay Corojo Oscuro questions
What does MBombay Corojo Oscuro taste like?
MBombay Corojo Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Corojo Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 MBombay Corojo Oscuro?
MBombay Corojo Oscuro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is MBombay Corojo Oscuro 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 MBombay Corojo Oscuro made?
MBombay Corojo Oscuro is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does MBombay Corojo Oscuro use?
MBombay Corojo Oscuro uses an Ecuadorian Corojo Oscuro wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder, with Ecuadorian + Peruvian + Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does MBombay Corojo Oscuro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (4½ × 50), Perfecto (5½ × 50), Double Corona (7 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke MBombay Corojo Oscuro?
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 MBombay Corojo Oscuro?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 MBombay Corojo Oscuro?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Opulencia, RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust and Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.