Protocol
Eliot Ness Maduro
Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan (Estelí dual-leaf) binder; Nicaraguan Criollo (Estelí/Jalapa) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Protocol
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (Estelí dual-leaf)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Criollo (Estelí/Jalapa)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- 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 Eliot Ness Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Eliot Ness Maduro questions
What does Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro taste like?
Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Eliot Ness Maduro?
Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro 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 Eliot Ness Maduro made?
Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro use?
Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Estelí dual-leaf) binder, with Nicaraguan Criollo (Estelí/Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro 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 Eliot Ness Maduro?
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 Eliot Ness Maduro?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Eliot Ness Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Crime Scene Unit, RoMa Craft CroMagnon and 601 by Espinosa La Bomba Warhead. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.