Villiger
Talanga
Villiger Talanga is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars. It pairs Honduran Talanga Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano binder; Nicaraguan (Esteli Corojo, Ometepe Habano, Condega Habano) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 46 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Villiger
- Wrapper
- Honduran Talanga Connecticut
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Esteli Corojo, Ometepe Habano, Condega Habano)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Plasencia Cigars
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 46 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsVilliger Talanga uses a Honduran Talanga Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Talanga taste like?
Villiger Talanga uses a Honduran Talanga Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Talanga?
Villiger Talanga is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Villiger Talanga 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 Talanga made?
Villiger Talanga is made in Nicaragua at Plasencia Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Villiger Talanga use?
Villiger Talanga uses a Honduran Talanga Connecticut wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano binder, with Nicaraguan (Esteli Corojo, Ometepe Habano, Condega Habano) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Villiger Talanga come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Lancero (7 × 40), Selecto Corona Gorda (5 × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and Double Robusto (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Villiger Talanga?
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 Talanga?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Talanga?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.