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Nestor Miranda

1989 Oscuro

Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅛ × 52.

Maker
Nestor Miranda
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan, Honduran
Country
Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6⅛ × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro questions

What does Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro taste like?

Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro?

Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro 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 Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro made?

Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro use?

Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Torpedo (6⅛ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro?

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 Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro?

With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Nestor Miranda 1989 Oscuro?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Opulencia, RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust and Southern Draw Kudzu. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.