B
brian_b
Oct 2026
★★★★☆
Black tea pre-light. the first third has notes of black pepper and tannic black tea. Some cedar is present, too.
From the catalog · Nicaragua
Man O' War Ruination
Full strengthPetit Corona · 5" × 42Habano wrapper · Nicaragua$5-$10
Man O' War Ruination is a full cigar from Nicaragua with a Habano wrapper. Offered in 15 sizes, from 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges of 38 to 60. Format options include Churchill, Gordo, Robusto, Lancero, Lonsdale, Corona, Toro, Petit Corona, Double Toro, Torpedo, Gran Toro, Belicoso, Robusto #1, and Robusto #2. Price lands in the $5-$10 range. Habano wrappers are commonly associated with balanced spice and structure. A full-strength blend leans bold and is best after a meal. Nicaraguan cigars are frequently built with assertive, full-bodied blends.
At a glance
Spec sheet
Brand
Man O' War
Line
Ruination
Wrapper
Habano
Origin
Nicaragua
Strength
Full
Price range
$5-$10
Vitolas
15
The wrapper
Habano
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Habano wrapper typically sits at Colorado Claro to Colorado on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
15 formats in the catalog.
Petit Corona5 × 42
Belicoso5.5 × 52
Corona5.6 × 44
Toro6 × 50
Gordo6 × 60
Lonsdale6.5 × 44
Robusto #26.5 × 60
Lancero7.5 × 38
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Robusto #1 | 5.5" | 54 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Belicoso | 5.75" | 56 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Robusto #2 | 6.5" | 60 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
Early reviews from members
E
eric.s.higdon
Oct 2026
★★★☆☆
Super uneven burn, but overall pleasant. The aroma is excellent. flavor is fine, but I think I burned it a little hot trying to get it straight.
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the Man O' War Ruination?
The Man O' War Ruination is logged in the catalog as a full-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the Man O' War Ruination made?
The catalog lists the Man O' War Ruination with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the Man O' War Ruination use?
The Man O' War Ruination uses a Habano wrapper.
What sizes does the Man O' War Ruination come in?
The catalog records 15 vitolas spanning 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the Man O' War Ruination.
How much does the Man O' War Ruination cost?
Typical retail for the Man O' War Ruination falls in the $5-$10 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.