Powstanie
Catastrophic Failure
Powstanie Catastrophic Failure is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño. It pairs Ecuador (Sumatra-seed) wrapper; Undisclosed binder; Undisclosed filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 52.
- Maker
- Powstanie
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Sumatra-seed)
- Binder
- Undisclosed
- Filler
- Undisclosed
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPowstanie Catastrophic Failure uses an Ecuador (Sumatra-seed) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
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What does Powstanie Catastrophic Failure taste like?
Powstanie Catastrophic Failure uses an Ecuador (Sumatra-seed) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Powstanie Catastrophic Failure?
Powstanie Catastrophic Failure is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Powstanie Catastrophic Failure 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 Powstanie Catastrophic Failure made?
Powstanie Catastrophic Failure is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Powstanie Catastrophic Failure use?
Powstanie Catastrophic Failure uses an Ecuador (Sumatra-seed) wrapper over an Undisclosed binder, with Undisclosed filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Powstanie Catastrophic Failure come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto Extra (5½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Powstanie Catastrophic Failure?
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 Powstanie Catastrophic Failure?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Powstanie Catastrophic Failure?
Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, RoMa Craft Intemperance VO 1920 and Brick House Habano. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.