Powstanie
San Andrés
Powstanie San Andrés is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño. It pairs Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper; Ecuador (Habano) binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Powstanie
- Wrapper
- Mexico (San Andrés)
- Binder
- Ecuador (Habano)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño
- 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 bringsPowstanie San Andrés uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 San Andrés taste like?
Powstanie San Andrés uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 San Andrés?
Powstanie San Andrés is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Powstanie San Andrés 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 San Andrés made?
Powstanie San Andrés is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Powstanie San Andrés use?
Powstanie San Andrés uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper over an Ecuador (Habano) binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Powstanie San Andrés 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 San Andrés?
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 San Andrés?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 San Andrés?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Maestranza, Crowned Heads Juárez and Domain Cigars Neutron. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.