MBombay
Gaaja
MBombay Gaaja is a medium strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Hybrid Mejorado (2004) wrapper; Ecuadorian HVA Mejorada binder; Dominican + Ecuadorian + Paraguayan + Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- MBombay
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Hybrid Mejorado (2004)
- Binder
- Ecuadorian HVA Mejorada
- Filler
- Dominican + Ecuadorian + Paraguayan + Peruvian
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 54 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 bringsMBombay Gaaja uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Hybrid Mejorado (2004) 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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, factoryMBombay Gaaja questions
What does MBombay Gaaja taste like?
MBombay Gaaja uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Hybrid Mejorado (2004) 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 MBombay Gaaja?
MBombay Gaaja is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is MBombay Gaaja good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is MBombay Gaaja made?
MBombay Gaaja is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does MBombay Gaaja use?
MBombay Gaaja uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Hybrid Mejorado (2004) wrapper over an Ecuadorian HVA Mejorada binder, with Dominican + Ecuadorian + Paraguayan + Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does MBombay Gaaja come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54) and Torpedo (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke MBombay Gaaja?
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 Gaaja?
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 MBombay Gaaja?
Cigars with a similar build include Alfonso Extra Añejo, Atabey and Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.