Quintero
Quintero (Non-Cuban)
Quintero (Non-Cuban) is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Quintero
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Honduras, Nicaragua
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsQuintero (Non-Cuban) uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryQuintero (Non-Cuban) questions
What does Quintero (Non-Cuban) taste like?
Quintero (Non-Cuban) uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Quintero (Non-Cuban)?
Quintero (Non-Cuban) is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Quintero (Non-Cuban) 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 Quintero (Non-Cuban) made?
Quintero (Non-Cuban) is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Quintero (Non-Cuban) use?
Quintero (Non-Cuban) uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduras, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Quintero (Non-Cuban) come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Quintero (Non-Cuban)?
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 Quintero (Non-Cuban)?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Quintero (Non-Cuban)?
Cigars with a similar build include Cabañas, Cuba Aliados Flor de Aliados and Sancho Panza Double Maduro. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.