Protocol
Probable Cause
Protocol Probable Cause is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5.6 × 46 to 7½ × 38.
- Maker
- Protocol
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5.6 × 46 to 7½ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsProtocol Probable Cause uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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 Probable Cause questions
What does Protocol Probable Cause taste like?
Protocol Probable Cause uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Probable Cause?
Protocol Probable Cause is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Protocol Probable Cause 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 Probable Cause made?
Protocol Probable Cause is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Protocol Probable Cause use?
Protocol Probable Cause uses a Mexican San Andrés 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 Probable Cause come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Lancero (7½ × 38), Corona Gorda (5.6 × 46) and Churchill (6½ × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Protocol Probable Cause?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Probable Cause?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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 Probable Cause?
Cigars with a similar build include Cubariqueño (Protocol) Protocol Probable Cause, Crowned Heads Juárez and Domain Cigars Neutron. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.