Sinistro
Habana Vieja Maduro
Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Dominican HVA (aged 10 years) binder; Nicaragua & Dominican Republic filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 52.
- Maker
- Sinistro
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Dominican HVA (aged 10 years)
- Filler
- Nicaragua & Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Aurora Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 52
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 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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
1 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySinistro Habana Vieja Maduro questions
What does Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro taste like?
Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Maduro?
Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro 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 Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro made?
Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro use?
Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Dominican HVA (aged 10 years) binder, with Nicaragua & Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Sinistro Habana Vieja Maduro?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Kristoff San Andres. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.