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Artista

Sindicato Cigars Artista is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Dominican Olor / Dominican Criollo / Broadleaf (undisclosed origin) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Sindicato Cigars
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler
Dominican Olor / Dominican Criollo / Broadleaf (undisclosed origin)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera El Artista
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sindicato Cigars Artista uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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

2 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Sindicato Cigars Artista questions

What does Sindicato Cigars Artista taste like?

Sindicato Cigars Artista uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Artista?

Sindicato Cigars Artista is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Sindicato Cigars Artista 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 Sindicato Cigars Artista made?

Sindicato Cigars Artista is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Sindicato Cigars Artista use?

Sindicato Cigars Artista uses an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Dominican Olor / Dominican Criollo / Broadleaf (undisclosed origin) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Sindicato Cigars Artista come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Sindicato Cigars Artista?

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 Artista?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Sindicato Cigars Artista?

Cigars with a similar build include Sinistro No Entiendo, Caldwell Long Live the King and Principle Cigars Aviator Series. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.