Perla del Mar
Corojo
Perla del Mar Corojo is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¾ × 52 to 6¼ × 54.
- Maker
- Perla del Mar
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- J.C. Newman PENSA
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4¾ × 52 to 6¼ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPerla del Mar Corojo uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPerla del Mar Corojo questions
What does Perla del Mar Corojo taste like?
Perla del Mar Corojo uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Perla del Mar Corojo?
Perla del Mar Corojo is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Perla del Mar Corojo 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 Perla del Mar Corojo made?
Perla del Mar Corojo is made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Perla del Mar Corojo use?
Perla del Mar Corojo uses an Ecuadorian Corojo 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 Perla del Mar Corojo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Robusto (4¾ × 52), Toro (6¼ × 54) and Double Toro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Perla del Mar Corojo?
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 Perla del Mar Corojo?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Perla del Mar Corojo?
Cigars with a similar build include 1502 Emerald, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca and Old Henry Original. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.