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Mr. Sinistro

Sinistro Mr. Sinistro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera El Artista. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Pennsylvania Broadleaf binder; Paraguay & Dominican Republic (Olor Ligero, Piloto Cubano Ligero, Corojo Ligero) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 54 to 6½ × 56.

Maker
Sinistro
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Filler
Paraguay & Dominican Republic (Olor Ligero, Piloto Cubano Ligero, Corojo Ligero)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera El Artista
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5½ × 54 to 6½ × 56

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sinistro Mr. Sinistro 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-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

2 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Sinistro Mr. Sinistro questions

What does Sinistro Mr. Sinistro taste like?

Sinistro Mr. Sinistro 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 Mr. Sinistro?

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

Is Sinistro Mr. Sinistro 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 Mr. Sinistro made?

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

What wrapper does Sinistro Mr. Sinistro use?

Sinistro Mr. Sinistro uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Pennsylvania Broadleaf binder, with Paraguay & Dominican Republic (Olor Ligero, Piloto Cubano Ligero, Corojo Ligero) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Sinistro Mr. Sinistro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 54) and Toro (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Sinistro Mr. Sinistro?

For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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. Sinistro?

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 Mr. Sinistro?

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.