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RoMa Craft

Marinero

RoMa Craft Marinero is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño. It pairs Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper; Nicaragua (Ometepe) binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 60 to 6 × 60.

Maker
RoMa Craft
Wrapper
Mexico (San Andrés)
Binder
Nicaragua (Ometepe)
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 6 × 60 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

RoMa Craft Marinero uses a Mexico (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 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.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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RoMa Craft Marinero questions

What does RoMa Craft Marinero taste like?

RoMa Craft Marinero uses a Mexico (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 RoMa Craft Marinero?

RoMa Craft Marinero is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is RoMa Craft Marinero 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 RoMa Craft Marinero made?

RoMa Craft Marinero is made in Nicaragua at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does RoMa Craft Marinero use?

RoMa Craft Marinero uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Ometepe) binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does RoMa Craft Marinero come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Boatswain (6 × 60) and Cockswain (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke RoMa Craft Marinero?

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 RoMa Craft Marinero?

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 RoMa Craft Marinero?

Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black and Nica Libre. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.