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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 brings

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.

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 catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Quintero (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.