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Nat Sherman

Epoca

Nat Sherman Epoca is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Quesada Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian wrapper; Dominican binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican Cuban-seed filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Nat Sherman
Wrapper
Ecuadorian
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Nicaraguan and Dominican Cuban-seed
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Quesada Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
6 · 5 × 42 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 brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Nat Sherman Epoca 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

6 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Nat Sherman Epoca questions

How strong is Nat Sherman Epoca?

Nat Sherman Epoca is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Nat Sherman Epoca 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 Nat Sherman Epoca made?

Nat Sherman Epoca is made in Dominican Republic at Quesada Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Nat Sherman Epoca use?

Nat Sherman Epoca uses an Ecuadorian wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican Cuban-seed filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Nat Sherman Epoca come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Breva (5 × 42), Knickerbocker (7 × 48), Admiral (5 × 50), Prince (6 × 50), Perfecto (5¾ × 52) and Senator (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Nat Sherman Epoca?

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 Nat Sherman Epoca?

Cigars with a similar build include Quesada Oktoberfest. They share medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.