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Sinistro

Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf

Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano & Andullo, Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.

Maker
Sinistro
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Dominican Corojo
Filler
Dominican Piloto Cubano & Andullo, Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
La Aurora Cigar Factory
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 6 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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

1 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf questions

What does Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf taste like?

Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf?

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

Is Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf 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 Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf made?

Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf is made in Dominican Republic at La Aurora Cigar Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf use?

Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano & Andullo, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Sinistro Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf?

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 Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf?

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 Year of the Cowboy Broadleaf?

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.