Sindicato Cigars
Affinity
Sindicato Cigars Affinity is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan / Dominican Republic blend filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 56.
- Maker
- Sindicato Cigars
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan / Dominican Republic blend
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Zona Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSindicato Cigars Affinity uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySindicato Cigars Affinity questions
What does Sindicato Cigars Affinity taste like?
Sindicato Cigars Affinity uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Sindicato Cigars Affinity?
Sindicato Cigars Affinity is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Sindicato Cigars Affinity 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 Sindicato Cigars Affinity made?
Sindicato Cigars Affinity is made in Nicaragua at La Zona Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Sindicato Cigars Affinity use?
Sindicato Cigars Affinity uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan / Dominican Republic blend filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Sindicato Cigars Affinity come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona (5½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Belicoso (6¼ × 52), Churchill (7 × 56) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Sindicato Cigars Affinity?
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 Sindicato Cigars Affinity?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Sindicato Cigars Affinity?
Cigars with a similar build include 601 by Espinosa White Label, Protocol Official Misconduct and Espinosa Crema. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.