Saint Luis Rey
Carenas Ultramar
Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Saint Luis Rey
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Honduran and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 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 bringsSaint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySaint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar questions
What does Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar taste like?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar 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 Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar made?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar use?
Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5⅝ × 45), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) 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 Ultramar?
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 Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Consigliere, CLE Cuarenta and Dunhill Heritage. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.