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Habano

Powstanie Habano is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos NicaSueño. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Indonesian binder; Dominican Criollo and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Powstanie
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Indonesian
Filler
Dominican Criollo and Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fábrica de Tabacos NicaSueño
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 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

Powstanie Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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

5 in the catalog

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Powstanie Habano questions

What does Powstanie Habano taste like?

Powstanie Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?

Powstanie Habano is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Powstanie Habano 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 Powstanie Habano made?

Powstanie Habano is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos NicaSueño, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Powstanie Habano use?

Powstanie Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Dominican Criollo and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Powstanie Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Perfecto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Belicoso (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Powstanie Habano?

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 Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Powstanie Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.