MBombay
M.Esteli
MBombay M.Esteli is a medium-full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Ecuadorian wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Nicaraguan + Dominican + Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- MBombay
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian
- Binder
- Ecuadorian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan + Dominican + Peruvian
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 54 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for MBombay M.Esteli yet.
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.
- 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 M.Esteli questions
How strong is MBombay M.Esteli?
MBombay M.Esteli is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is MBombay M.Esteli 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 M.Esteli made?
MBombay M.Esteli is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does MBombay M.Esteli use?
MBombay M.Esteli uses an Ecuadorian wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder, with Nicaraguan + Dominican + Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does MBombay M.Esteli come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54) and Torpedo (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke MBombay M.Esteli?
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 cigars are similar to MBombay M.Esteli?
Cigars with a similar build include Alfonso Gran Selección, Bandolero Aventureros and Atabey Black. They share medium-full strength, made in Costa Rica, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.