Curivari Ciclope
Experience a rich, all-encompassing smoke with Curivari Ciclope—a standout value cigar delivering luxurious flavor, robust character, and small-batch craftsmanship. As its name nods to Greek myth’s single-eyed Cyclops, this San Andrés-wrapped beauty ensures you see (and taste) it all in one stick.
- Mexican San Andrés Wrapper: Deep, dark, and oily—imparts classic, creamy chocolate, sweet spice, and lingering flavor
- Nicaraguan Binder & Filler: Aged leaf from top growing regions adds espresso, earth, cocoa, and nutty complexity
- Medium to Full Body: Not overpowering, but satisfyingly rich and layered; perfect for the adventurous palate
- Impressive Construction: Consistently praised for near-perfect burn, solid ash, optimal draw, and generous, fragrant smoke
- Nuanced, Evolving Profile: Expect transitions from milk and dark chocolate, almonds, brown sugar, toasted nuts, and hints of black pepper, cinnamon, clove, star anise, sweet tea, and even subtle earth on the finish
- Outstanding Value: Universally applauded for performance far above its price—many reviewers claim it competes with cigars costing double
- Small Batch, High Quality: Produced at Plasencia cigars in small batches, ensuring careful attention to detail in every stick
- Highly Rated: “Chocolate truffle,” “sweet tea finish,” “great construction,” and “absolute steal” are among the standout customer accolades
| Cigar | Wrapper | Binder | Filler | Body | Key Flavors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curivari Ciclope | Mexican San Andrés | Nicaragua | Nicaragua | Medium-Full | Chocolate, cocoa nib, espresso, toasted nuts, brown sugar, black pepper, almond, tea, spice, clove, star anise, cream |
Summary
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder/Filler: Nicaragua
Profile: Creamy chocolate, sweet spice, nuts, earth, espresso, evolving complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
What sets the Ciclope apart?
Rich San Andrés wrapper complemented by creamy, nutty, and deeply chocolatey notes at a value price—crafted in boutique batches for high consistency.
What flavor notes should I expect?
Chocolate (milk and dark), espresso, brown sugar, toasted nuts, hints of black pepper, cinnamon, star anise, clove, almond, and a sweet, creamy finish.
How is the construction?
Excellent; reviewers note tight burn lines, solid ash, perfect draw, and high smoke output—reliably well-made.
Is this cigar a good value?
Absolutely; praised for quality well above its price, with many saying they’d pay double for the experience.
Who should try the Ciclope?
Anyone seeking a rich, nuanced cigar at a budget price—especially fans of chocolatey, creamy, and spicy profiles.
How should it be stored?
In a humidor at 65–70% humidity, 65–70°F to preserve the wrapper’s oils and aged flavors.
| Selection | Box – Ciclope 554 5 x 54, 5 Pack – Ciclope 554 5 x 54, Single – Ciclope 554 5 x 54, Box – Ciclope 652 6 x 52, 5 Pack – Ciclope 652 6 x 52, Single – Ciclope 652 6 x 52 |
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Lou Cross (verified owner) –
Curivari produces cigars in small batches at Plasencia cigars. This blend uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper and Binder and Filler from Nicaragua. I wouldn’t say it’s a pepper bomb, more like a chocolate truffle with a sweet tea finish on the palate. As it progresses, it takes on notes of chocolate covered almonds. Great construction and even better price point for this medium to full bodied smoke!
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nacan (verified owner) –
This Curivari was a nice little cigar, yet not big deal, perhaps since was my first did not find nothing special on it, yet was nice for sure.
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Christopher Althoff (verified owner) –
Curivari is consistently good. The Ciclope was not as good to me as the Socrates but probably just because of my palate. Great burn with creamy San Andreas wrapper and less earth than Socrates
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Ysofockup (verified owner) –
Good cigar. There was plenty of smoke that produced a profile of spices and a little pepper. The base was a nice mix of dark and milk chocolate. There were some minor burn issues such as touch ups to the burn line and a couple of re-lights, but that didn’t detract from the overall enjoyment. The very reasonable price was a bonus.
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DC (verified owner) –
Loved the Curivari Ciclope. The MSA wrapper gave it a bold spice that lingered nicely, but it wasn’t overpowering. The real star was the creamy flavor profile – smooth and delicious throughout. Hints of dark chocolate added a touch of complexity. Definitely recommend.
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mhatz (verified owner) –
Curivari redefines budget friendly smokes. This cigar delivers what you expect from a Mexican San Andreas wrapper. Sweet chocolate with medium pepper that coats the palate with each draw. The cigar burned well with minimal corrections. Definitely worth checking out.
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contrerast3 (verified owner) –
Pleasantly surprised by this one. Lucas mentioned that I should give Curivari a shot and I’m glad I did. For the price, this one is worth keeping in the humi. Won’t break the bank and it delivers with flavor. Dark chocolate, cinnamon, hint of brown sugar and pepper.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this! I’m trying new brands more and more recently and Curivari has been impressing me. This is smoking very well. I’m getting toasted nuts, cocoa nibs and brown sugar. The construction on this is as good as it gets. The draw is exactly where I like it. Great smoke output and burn is very tight. The wrapper on this is that dark chocolate color, very tight with few noticeable veins. I’m really impressed with what I’ve smoked from Curivari and the price on these is an absolute steal. Always a great price from Oxford as always!
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jtdjeffers (verified owner) –
First time smoking anything from this brand. The construction was good and on par. Little light on the smoke out put. If you like nutty flavor on the palet you definitely will like this cigar. The chocolate flavor seem like it want to pop out but has a hard time.
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davelagerstedt (verified owner) –
The Curivari Ciclope is my first experience with this brand if I remember correctly, and it came out swinging. Construction, draw, flavors and price are all hits. It opens up with milk chocolate and a subtle black pepper then progressed into a chocolate nutty flavor then finished on with the sweetness dying down into a dark chocolate and espresso and earth. Overall home run from curivari
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Alexander S (verified owner) –
The Ciclope 652 is a delightful crafted cigar crafted. It features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper along with aged Nicaraguan tobaccos for the binder and filler. Throughout the entirety of the smoke, a smooth and creamy flavor profile dominates. Additionally, discernible hints of black pepper and savory undertones of dark chocolate enhance the overall experience.
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Justin White (verified owner) –
Curivari has really been impressing me. I love the simple packaging and the price point for what you get is a steal. Every cigar I’ve had from them has performed very well, and this is no exception. Great draw, great flavor, even burn. Lots of chocolate and mild spice. There some clove on the finish that leaves a little pleasant tingle. Some star anise in there too. I don’t expect a lot from. Cigar at this price point, but I wouldn’t be upset if I paid twice as much. Keep them coming!
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