From the catalog · Nicaragua
Factory Smokes Shade
Factory's Factory Smokes Shade is rolled in Nicaragua with Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf at medium strength. This line includes 5 size options from 5 to 7 inches, ring gauges 50 through 60. Available shapes include Robusto, Churchill, Toro, and Gordo. Connecticut Shade wrappers are commonly linked to milder, creamier presentation. Medium-strength cigars are commonly chosen for balanced body without the intensity of heavier blends. Nicaraguan cigars often feature assertive filler blends and varied wrapper options.

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Spec sheet
Vitolas
5 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Robusto | 5" | 54 |
| Toro | 6" | 52 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Toro | 6" | 60 |
| Churchill | 7" | 50 |
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Common questions
How strong is the Factory Smokes Shade?
The Factory Smokes Shade is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the Factory Smokes Shade made?
The catalog lists the Factory Smokes Shade with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the Factory Smokes Shade use?
The Factory Smokes Shade uses a Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.
What sizes does the Factory Smokes Shade come in?
The catalog records 5 vitolas spanning 5 to 7 inches and ring gauges 50 to 60 for the Factory Smokes Shade.
How much does the Factory Smokes Shade cost?
Typical retail for the Factory Smokes Shade falls in the Under $5 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.