Sinistro
Mr. Candela
Sinistro Mr. Candela is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory. It pairs Dominican Candela wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Nicaragua (all four growing regions) & Pennsylvania Broadleaf filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Sinistro
- Wrapper
- Dominican Candela
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Nicaragua (all four growing regions) & Pennsylvania Broadleaf
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Aurora Cigar Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSinistro Mr. Candela uses a Dominican Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito.
- 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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySinistro Mr. Candela questions
What does Sinistro Mr. Candela taste like?
Sinistro Mr. Candela uses a Dominican Candela wrapper. Candela wrappers are flash-cured green and tend toward grass, tea and a bright, vegetal 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 Mr. Candela?
Sinistro Mr. Candela is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Sinistro Mr. Candela 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 Mr. Candela made?
Sinistro Mr. Candela is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Sinistro Mr. Candela use?
Sinistro Mr. Candela uses a Dominican Candela wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Nicaragua (all four growing regions) & Pennsylvania Broadleaf filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Sinistro Mr. Candela come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Sinistro Mr. Candela?
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 Mr. Candela?
With a candela wrapper, common pairings are iced tea, a crisp lager, or a mojito. 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 Mr. Candela?
Cigars with a similar build include La Flor Dominicana Double Claro, Espinosa Wasabi and Apostate The Feathered Serpent. They share candela wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.