Protocol
John Doe
Protocol John Doe is a cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 52.
- Maker
- Protocol
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Protocol John Doe yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- 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.
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Sizes
1 in the catalogProtocol John Doe questions
Where is Protocol John Doe made?
Protocol John Doe is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What sizes does Protocol John Doe come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Protocol John Doe?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.