Viva Republica
Rapture
Viva Republica Rapture is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at E. León Jimenes Tabacalera. It pairs Ecuadorian Havana Vuelta Abajo wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Corojo ligero, Nicaragua (Condega viso) & Peru filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Viva Republica
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Havana Vuelta Abajo
- Binder
- Dominican Corojo
- Filler
- Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Corojo ligero, Nicaragua (Condega viso) & Peru
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- E. León Jimenes Tabacalera
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 4½ × 50 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Viva Republica Rapture yet.
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.
- 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryViva Republica Rapture questions
How strong is Viva Republica Rapture?
Viva Republica Rapture is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Viva Republica Rapture 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 Viva Republica Rapture made?
Viva Republica Rapture is made in Dominican Republic at E. León Jimenes Tabacalera, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Viva Republica Rapture use?
Viva Republica Rapture uses an Ecuadorian Havana Vuelta Abajo wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Corojo ligero, Nicaragua (Condega viso) & Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Viva Republica Rapture come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Perdition (4½ × 50), Exodus (6¼ × 52), Revel (5½ × 54) and Harasha (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Viva Republica Rapture?
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.