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Nicarao

Clásico

Nicarao Clásico is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. It pairs Nicaraguan Jalapa Sun Grown wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Nicarao
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Jalapa Sun Grown
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52

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 Nicarao Clásico yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Nicarao Clásico questions

How strong is Nicarao Clásico?

Nicarao Clásico is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Nicarao Clásico 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 Nicarao Clásico made?

Nicarao Clásico is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Nicarao Clásico use?

Nicarao Clásico uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Sun Grown 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 Nicarao Clásico come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Nicarao Clásico?

For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Nicarao Clásico?

Cigars with a similar build include Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata. They share medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.