Victor Sinclair
Serie '55' Imperial Maduro
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Brazilian binder; Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Panamanian and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6½ × 56.
- Maker
- Victor Sinclair
- Wrapper
- Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Brazilian
- Filler
- Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Panamanian and Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 52 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 bringsVictor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro uses a Pennsylvania 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 35 min for a 6.2-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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryVictor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro questions
What does Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro taste like?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro uses a Pennsylvania 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 Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro 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 Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro made?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro use?
Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Brazilian binder, with Cuban-seed Nicaraguan, Panamanian and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 52), Toro (6.2 × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 56) and Double Toro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro?
For a 6.2-inch size, plan on about 1 hour 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 Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro?
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 Victor Sinclair Serie '55' Imperial Maduro?
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.