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MoyaRuiz

La Jugada Claro

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48.

Maker
MoyaRuiz
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
5 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro questions

What does MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro taste like?

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade 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 MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro?

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro made?

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro is made in Nicaragua at La Zona, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro use?

MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: No.1 (6½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), No.4 (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and No.8 (6⅛ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro?

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 MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro?

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 MoyaRuiz La Jugada Claro?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.