Corojo wrapper · Medium · Limited release
Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio: flavour profile and cigars like it
Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio is a handmade cigar made in Nicaragua. Its published strength is medium. It has a Corojo wrapper grown in Nicaragua and filler from Nicaragua. The tasting notes in our sources point to cream, cocoa and sweetness.
If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are San Lotano Maduro and Leonel Signature.
What does Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio taste like?
- cream and nuts
- cocoa and coffee
- natural sweetness
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Aganorsa Corojo, Nicaragua. |
|---|---|
| Binder | Aganorsa, Nicaragua. |
| Filler | Aganorsa, Nicaragua. |
| Strength | Medium as published by smokingpipes.com |
| Body | Medium to full-bodied. |
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Made by | Aganorsa Leaf. |
| Blender | Arsenio Ramos created the original personal blend. Max Fernandez is listed for current production. |
| Factory | Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A., Estelí. |
| Sizes | Robusto 5.25×54 · Toro 6×52 · Corona 6×44 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What reviewers say
- blindmanspuff.com, Toro, 6 x 52 (2024)In our words: The blind panel found caramel, salt, honey, peanut, and coffee. Draw issues occurred.
- cigar-coop.com, Corona, 6 x 44 (2025)In our words: The reviewer liked balance and burn. The draw was tighter than preferred.
Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
About Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio
The line. The 2024 line honours Arsenio Ramos and revives his personal blend. aganorsaleaf.com
The brand. Eduardo Fernandez began the Nicaragua venture in 1998 with Cuban agronomists. aganorsaleaf.com
Cigars like Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio
- San Lotano MaduroClosest matchSan Andrés wrapper · Medium to fullAlso made in Nicaragua, a step stronger.
- Leonel SignatureAlso fitsConnecticut wrapper · Mild to mediumAlso made in Nicaragua, a step milder.
- Padron 1926 Serie No.48 MaduroAlso fitsWrapper style not published · Medium to medium-fullAlso made in Nicaragua, more pepper and spice, about the same strength.
- Don Stefano Senor MatíasAlso fitsWrapper style not published · MediumLess natural sweetness, about the same strength.
- Nasser The Goat by A.J. Fernandez The GoatOne step furtherSan Andrés wrapper · Medium to medium-fullAlso made in Nicaragua, more earth and leather, about the same strength.
Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.