Viva Republica
Rapture Maduro
Viva Republica Rapture Maduro is a cigar made in Dominican Republic at E. León Jimenes Tabacalera. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Dominican Corojo Ligero 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
- Mexican San Andrés Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican Corojo Ligero
- Filler
- Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Corojo ligero, Nicaragua (Condega viso) & Peru
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- E. León Jimenes Tabacalera
- 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 bringsViva Republica Rapture Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryViva Republica Rapture Maduro questions
What does Viva Republica Rapture Maduro taste like?
Viva Republica Rapture Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
Where is Viva Republica Rapture Maduro made?
Viva Republica Rapture Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at E. León Jimenes Tabacalera, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Viva Republica Rapture Maduro use?
Viva Republica Rapture Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Dominican Corojo Ligero 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 Maduro 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 Maduro?
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 Viva Republica Rapture Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Viva Republica Rapture Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo La Historia, Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff and La Galera Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.