Saint Luis Rey
Carenas
Saint Luis Rey Carenas is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Nicaraguan wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6.12 × 54.
- Maker
- Saint Luis Rey
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6.12 × 54
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 Saint Luis Rey Carenas 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, factorySaint Luis Rey Carenas questions
How strong is Saint Luis Rey Carenas?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Saint Luis Rey Carenas 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 Saint Luis Rey Carenas made?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Saint Luis Rey Carenas use?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas uses a Nicaraguan wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Saint Luis Rey Carenas come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Belicoso (6.12 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Saint Luis Rey Carenas?
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.