MBombay
Habano
MBombay Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Ecuadorian Criollo binder; Nicaraguan + Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 48 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- MBombay
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Criollo
- Filler
- Nicaraguan + Peruvian
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 48 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMBombay Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Habano questions
What does MBombay Habano taste like?
MBombay Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?
MBombay Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is MBombay Habano 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 Habano made?
MBombay Habano is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does MBombay Habano use?
MBombay Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Criollo binder, with Nicaraguan + Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does MBombay Habano come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5 × 43), Robusto (4½ × 48), Churchill (7 × 48), Belicoso (5 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke MBombay Habano?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Habano?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Habano?
Cigars with a similar build include Bandolero Premium, Atabey Black and CAO Pilon. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.