MBombay
KeSara
MBombay KeSara is a medium strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado 2002 wrapper; Ecuadorian Havana binder; Dominican Republic & Peru filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 4½ × 54 to 9 × 47.
- Maker
- MBombay
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado 2002
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Havana
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Peru
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 8 · 4½ × 54 to 9 × 47
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMBombay KeSara uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado 2002 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
8 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMBombay KeSara questions
What does MBombay KeSara taste like?
MBombay KeSara uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado 2002 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 KeSara?
MBombay KeSara is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is MBombay KeSara 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 KeSara made?
MBombay KeSara is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does MBombay KeSara use?
MBombay KeSara uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Desflorado 2002 wrapper over an Ecuadorian Havana binder, with Dominican Republic & Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does MBombay KeSara come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: No. 4 (5.1 × 44), A (9 × 47), No. 2 (Torpedo) (6 × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto Larga (4½ × 54), Piramide (7½ × 54), 585 (5 × 58) and Salomon (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke MBombay KeSara?
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 KeSara?
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 KeSara?
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.