Villiger
1888 Nicaragua
Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega), Pennsylvania filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¼ × 43 to 7.008 × 42.
- Maker
- Villiger
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega), Pennsylvania
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4¼ × 43 to 7.008 × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsVilliger 1888 Nicaragua uses an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, 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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What does Villiger 1888 Nicaragua taste like?
Villiger 1888 Nicaragua uses an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Villiger 1888 Nicaragua?
Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Villiger 1888 Nicaragua 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 Villiger 1888 Nicaragua made?
Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Villiger 1888 Nicaragua use?
Villiger 1888 Nicaragua uses an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega), Pennsylvania filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Villiger 1888 Nicaragua come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7.008 × 42), Coronita (4¼ × 43), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Villiger 1888 Nicaragua?
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 Villiger 1888 Nicaragua?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 Villiger 1888 Nicaragua?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Dámaso Maduro, Graycliff G2 Maduro and Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.