Protocol
Phoebe Couzins Maduro
Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at San Lotano by AJ Fernandez. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder; Nicaraguan (Condega ligero + Estelí viso + Jalapa corojo viso) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Protocol
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Condega ligero + Estelí viso + Jalapa corojo viso)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- San Lotano by AJ Fernandez
- 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 Phoebe Couzins Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- 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 Phoebe Couzins Maduro questions
What does Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro taste like?
Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Phoebe Couzins Maduro?
Protocol Phoebe Couzins 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 Phoebe Couzins 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 Phoebe Couzins Maduro made?
Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro is made in Nicaragua at San Lotano by AJ Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro use?
Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder, with Nicaraguan (Condega ligero + Estelí viso + Jalapa corojo viso) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Protocol Phoebe Couzins 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 Phoebe Couzins 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 Phoebe Couzins Maduro?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. 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 Phoebe Couzins Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Le Bijou 1922, Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida. They share oscuro wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.