Sinistro
Habana Vieja
Sinistro Habana Vieja is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano (aged 8 years) wrapper; Dominican HVA (aged 10 years) binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4 × 58 to 7 × 40.
- Maker
- Sinistro
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano (aged 8 years)
- Binder
- Dominican HVA (aged 10 years)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Aurora Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4 × 58 to 7 × 40
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSinistro Habana Vieja uses a Nicaraguan Habano (aged 8 years) 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySinistro Habana Vieja questions
What does Sinistro Habana Vieja taste like?
Sinistro Habana Vieja uses a Nicaraguan Habano (aged 8 years) 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 Sinistro Habana Vieja?
Sinistro Habana Vieja is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Sinistro Habana Vieja 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 Sinistro Habana Vieja made?
Sinistro Habana Vieja is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Sinistro Habana Vieja use?
Sinistro Habana Vieja uses a Nicaraguan Habano (aged 8 years) wrapper over a Dominican HVA (aged 10 years) binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Sinistro Habana Vieja come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Corona (6 × 42), Toro (6 × 54) and Fat Robusto (4 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Sinistro Habana Vieja?
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 Sinistro Habana Vieja?
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 Sinistro Habana Vieja?
Cigars with a similar build include Fratello Camo Rosso, Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series and Avowed The Vow. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.