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Official Misconduct

Protocol Official Misconduct is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 52.

Maker
Protocol
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Zona Cigar Factory
Strength
medium
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 brings

Protocol Official Misconduct uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Protocol Official Misconduct questions

What does Protocol Official Misconduct taste like?

Protocol Official Misconduct uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Official Misconduct?

Protocol Official Misconduct is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Protocol Official Misconduct good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Protocol Official Misconduct made?

Protocol Official Misconduct is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Protocol Official Misconduct use?

Protocol Official Misconduct uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Protocol Official Misconduct 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 Official Misconduct?

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.

What drink goes with Protocol Official Misconduct?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Official Misconduct?

Cigars with a similar build include Sindicato Cigars Affinity, 601 by Espinosa White Label and Espinosa Crema. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.