Powstanie
Wojtek
Powstanie Wojtek is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño. It pairs Ecuador (Habano) wrapper; Indonesia binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Powstanie
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Habano)
- Binder
- Indonesia
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 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 Wojtek uses an Ecuador (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 5.625-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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Powstanie Wojtek taste like?
Powstanie Wojtek uses an Ecuador (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 Wojtek?
Powstanie Wojtek is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Powstanie Wojtek 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 Wojtek made?
Powstanie Wojtek is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Powstanie Wojtek use?
Powstanie Wojtek uses an Ecuador (Habano) wrapper over an Indonesia 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 Wojtek come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Wojtek 2023 (5½ × 46), Wojtek 2019 (5 × 50), Wojtek 2020 (6 × 52), Wojtek 2021 (6 × 52), 250th American Anniversary War Bear (5⅝ × 60) and War Bear 2025 (5⅝ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Powstanie Wojtek?
For a 5.625-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 Wojtek?
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 Wojtek?
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.