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La Fabrica Series

Sinistro La Fabrica Series is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Dominican (San Vicente) binder; Connecticut Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Dominican Habana Vuelta Abajo filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4 × 44 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Sinistro
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Dominican (San Vicente)
Filler
Connecticut Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Dominican Habana Vuelta Abajo
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera El Artista
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 4 × 44 to 6 × 60

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sinistro La Fabrica Series uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Sinistro La Fabrica Series questions

What does Sinistro La Fabrica Series taste like?

Sinistro La Fabrica Series uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 La Fabrica Series?

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

Is Sinistro La Fabrica Series 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 La Fabrica Series made?

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

What wrapper does Sinistro La Fabrica Series use?

Sinistro La Fabrica Series uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican (San Vicente) binder, with Connecticut Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Broadleaf & Dominican Habana Vuelta Abajo filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Sinistro La Fabrica Series come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Barba Roja Corona (4 × 44), The Butcher Toro (6 × 50) and The Quaker Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Sinistro La Fabrica Series?

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 La Fabrica Series?

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 La Fabrica Series?

Cigars with a similar build include La Galera Habano, Davidoff Escurio and Crux Cigars Guild. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.