Quai d'Orsay (Cuba)
No. 53
Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 is a medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos. It pairs Cuba wrapper; Cuba binder; Cuba filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 53.
- Maker
- Quai d'Orsay (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuba
- Binder
- Cuba
- Filler
- Cuba
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Habanos
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 53
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 Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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, factoryQuai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 questions
How strong is Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53?
Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 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 Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 made?
Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 is made in Cuba at Habanos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 use?
Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 uses a Cuba wrapper over a Cuba binder, with Cuba filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Sobresalientes (Robusto Extra) (6 × 53). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53?
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 cigars are similar to Quai d'Orsay (Cuba) No. 53?
Cigars with a similar build include Sancho Panza (Cuba) Sancho Panza, Por Larrañaga (Cuba) Por Larrañaga and Quintero (Cuba) Quintero. They share medium strength, made in Cuba, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.