Sinistro
Mr. Red
Sinistro Mr. Red is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Dominican, United States and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 58.
- Maker
- Sinistro
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Ecuadorian
- Filler
- Dominican, United States and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Aurora
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsSinistro Mr. Red 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factorySinistro Mr. Red questions
What does Sinistro Mr. Red taste like?
Sinistro Mr. Red 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 Mr. Red?
Sinistro Mr. Red is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Sinistro Mr. Red 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. Red made?
Sinistro Mr. Red is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Sinistro Mr. Red use?
Sinistro Mr. Red uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder, with Dominican, United States and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Sinistro Mr. Red come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6¼ × 52), Toro (6 × 54) and Presidente (7 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Sinistro Mr. Red?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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. Red?
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 Mr. Red?
Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.