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Sumatra

Powstanie Sumatra is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño. It pairs Ecuador (Sumatra-seed) wrapper; Mexico & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania) binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¾ × 50 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Powstanie
Wrapper
Ecuador (Sumatra-seed)
Binder
Mexico & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania)
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 4¾ × 50 to 7 × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Powstanie Sumatra 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-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

4 in the catalog

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Powstanie Sumatra questions

What does Powstanie Sumatra taste like?

Powstanie Sumatra 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 Sumatra?

Powstanie Sumatra is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Powstanie Sumatra 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 Sumatra made?

Powstanie Sumatra is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Powstanie Sumatra use?

Powstanie Sumatra uses an Ecuador (Sumatra-seed) wrapper over a Mexico & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania) 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 Sumatra come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Petite Robusto (4¾ × 50), Grand Robusto (5½ × 52) and Grand Toro (6¼ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Powstanie Sumatra?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Sumatra?

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 Sumatra?

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.