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MoyaRuiz

Pickle Juice

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona. It pairs Nicaraguan Candela (Habano-seed) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo (Jalapa and Estelí) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 50.

Maker
MoyaRuiz
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Candela (Habano-seed)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo (Jalapa and Estelí)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice uses a Nicaraguan Candela (Habano-seed) wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal sweetness. 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: iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice questions

What does MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice taste like?

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice uses a Nicaraguan Candela (Habano-seed) wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal sweetness. 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 Pickle Juice?

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice 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 MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice made?

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

What wrapper does MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice use?

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice uses a Nicaraguan Candela (Habano-seed) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo (Jalapa and Estelí) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice?

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 Pickle Juice?

With a candela wrapper, common pairings are iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito. 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 Pickle Juice?

Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Wasabi, Alec Bradley Filthy Ghooligan and La Flor Dominicana Double Claro. They share candela wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.