Perla del Mar
Shade
Perla del Mar Shade is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3¾ × 56 to 6¼ × 54.
- Maker
- Perla del Mar
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- J.C. Newman PENSA
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 3¾ × 56 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 Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPerla del Mar Shade questions
What does Perla del Mar Shade taste like?
Perla del Mar Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Shade?
Perla del Mar Shade is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Perla del Mar Shade good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Perla del Mar Shade made?
Perla del Mar Shade is made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Perla del Mar Shade use?
Perla del Mar Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Shade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Robusto (4¾ × 52), Toro (6¼ × 54), Short Robusto (3¾ × 56) 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 Shade?
For a 5.5-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 drink goes with Perla del Mar Shade?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Shade?
Cigars with a similar build include Quorum Shade, Brick House Double Connecticut and RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.