Maker · Nicaragua
Protocol
The CigarMind catalog lists 26 Protocol cigars across 17 lines. They are made in Nicaragua, at La Zona Cigar Factory, San Lotano by AJ Fernandez and Tabacalera AJ Fernández. The most common wrappers are Ecuadorian Connecticut, Ecuadorian Habano, Mexican San Andrés and Ecuadorian Rosado. Strength runs mild-medium to full.
- Lines
- 17
- Cigars
- 26
- Made in
- Nicaragua
- Factories
- La Zona Cigar Factory, San Lotano by AJ Fernandez, Tabacalera AJ Fernández
- Strength
- mild-medium to full
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
Where to start
picked from the catalog, not a panelEvery Protocol line
17 linesIf you like Protocol, try
similar wrappers, strength and originProtocol questions
What are the best Protocol cigars to try?
Start with the signature line, Protocol Blue; for something milder, Protocol Themis (mild-medium); for the fullest, Protocol Bass Reeves Maduro (full). "Best" is your palate's call: log each one and CigarMind learns which you prefer.
Where are Protocol cigars made?
Protocol cigars in the CigarMind catalog are made in Nicaragua, across 17 lines and 26 sizes.
What is the mildest Protocol cigar?
Of the lines with a listed strength, Protocol Themis is the mildest, at mild-medium strength. It uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper.
What is the strongest Protocol cigar?
Of the lines with a listed strength, Protocol Bass Reeves Maduro is the strongest, at full strength. Smoke it after a meal and slowly. It uses a Nicaraguan Habano Maduro wrapper.
What wrappers does Protocol use?
Across its lines Protocol uses habano, Connecticut shade, San Andrés, rosado and Sumatra wrappers. Each line page lists the exact wrapper, binder and filler for every size.
What cigars are similar to Protocol?
Makers whose lines share Protocol's wrappers, strengths and origins include Drew Estate, Oliva, 601 by Espinosa and Espinosa. Each Protocol line page names specific cigars to try next and why.