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Sinistro

KILO

Sinistro KILO is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs Dominican Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican Piloto Cubano binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Dominican Olor filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Sinistro
Wrapper
Dominican Broadleaf
Binder
Dominican Piloto Cubano
Filler
Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Dominican Olor
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera El Artista
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sinistro KILO uses a Dominican Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

Sinistro KILO questions

What does Sinistro KILO taste like?

Sinistro KILO uses a Dominican Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 KILO?

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

Is Sinistro KILO 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 KILO made?

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

What wrapper does Sinistro KILO use?

Sinistro KILO uses a Dominican Broadleaf wrapper over a Dominican Piloto Cubano binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Dominican Olor filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Sinistro KILO come in?

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

How long does it take to smoke Sinistro KILO?

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 KILO?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 KILO?

Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.