Protocol
Bass Reeves Natural
Protocol Bass Reeves Natural is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at San Lotano by AJ Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado wrapper; Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder; Nicaraguan (Estelí ligero/corojo viso + Condega viso) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Protocol
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Estelí ligero/corojo viso + Condega viso)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- San Lotano by AJ Fernandez
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsProtocol Bass Reeves Natural uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryProtocol Bass Reeves Natural questions
What does Protocol Bass Reeves Natural taste like?
Protocol Bass Reeves Natural uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado 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 Protocol Bass Reeves Natural?
Protocol Bass Reeves Natural is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Protocol Bass Reeves Natural 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 Protocol Bass Reeves Natural made?
Protocol Bass Reeves Natural is made in Nicaragua at San Lotano by AJ Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Protocol Bass Reeves Natural use?
Protocol Bass Reeves Natural uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra Rosado wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder, with Nicaraguan (Estelí ligero/corojo viso + Condega viso) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Protocol Bass Reeves Natural come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (Box-Pressed) (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Protocol Bass Reeves Natural?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Protocol Bass Reeves Natural?
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 Protocol Bass Reeves Natural?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate Undercrown Sun Grown, Crowned Heads Four Kicks and Nat Sherman Panamericana. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.