Nicarao
General
Nicarao General is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. It pairs Nicaraguan Jalapa Colorado wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Nicarao
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Jalapa Colorado
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 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 bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Nicarao General 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNicarao General questions
How strong is Nicarao General?
Nicarao General is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Nicarao General 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 Nicarao General made?
Nicarao General is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nicarao General use?
Nicarao General uses a Nicaraguan Jalapa Colorado 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 General come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), 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 General?
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 Nicarao General?
Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell The T, Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua and Crux Cigars Ninfamaniac. They share medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.