Patina is the cigar brand of Mo Maali, made in Nicaragua; halfwheel reports that its Maduro and Red Pill lines are produced at Nicaragua American Cigars SA (NACSA) in Estelí. Strength runs from mild-medium Connecticut through medium-full Habano and Sumatra to full-bodied Red Pill. Typical notes: Patina describes its Connecticut as having front-end spice, its Habano as spicy and very smooth, and its Sumatra as a hint of spice with underlying sweetness, while our listings note cream on Connecticut Rustic, earthy spice on Habano Rustic, and dark chocolate, espresso and molasses on the box-pressed Red Pill with its Mexican San Andrés wrapper. The Connecticut, Habano, Maduro and Sumatra lines use named sizes, such as Rustic (5 x 52 robusto) and Bronze (6 x 52 toro). Start with Patina Connecticut Rustic, step up to Patina Habano Rustic, and save Patina Red Pill for when you want a full-bodied smoke.
Patina Cigars
Patina Cigars is a boutique brand founded in 2017 by Mo Maali, creator of the Sultans of Smoke blog and former national sales manager for Mombacho Cigars, built on the philosophy that life’s experiences shape who we are—just as the green oxidation of patina forms over bronze while the original character endures underneath. Originally produced at Mombacho’s Casa Favilli factory in Granada, Nicaragua under master blender Claudio Sgroi and now crafted at NACSA in Nicaragua, the growing portfolio includes the Connecticut (Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper), Habano (Ecuadorian Habano wrapper), Maduro (Under the Radar Cigar of the Year 2020 from Cigar Dojo), Sumatra (Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, CT Broadleaf binder), Oro de Nicaragua (its Toro Extra was #1 on Simply Stogies’ Top 10 Cigars of 2024; Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, Nicaraguan and Connecticut Broadleaf filler), and limited Anniversary editions—with tobacco origins varying by line—delivering mild to full-bodied profiles with typical notes ranging from cream and spice to earth, sweetness and dark chocolate.
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Frequently asked questions about Patina Cigars
Who makes Patina cigars, and where are they made?
Patina is Mo Maali's cigar brand. Its cigars are made in Nicaragua, and halfwheel reports that the Patina Maduro and Red Pill lines are produced at Nicaragua American Cigars SA (NACSA) in Esteli.
How strong are Patina cigars?
It depends on the line. The Connecticut cigars are typically mild to medium, the Habano and Sumatra lines sit around medium to full, and Red Pill is full-bodied. Oro de Nicaragua is also one of the stronger Patina blends. Pick by the individual blend rather than treating the whole brand as one strength.
Which Patina cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
Patina Connecticut Rustic, a 5 x 52 robusto, is an approachable start, with typical notes of cream and a smooth finish. The Habano line adds more spice and earthiness. The Sumatra line pairs a hint of spice with underlying sweetness. Red Pill, which has a Mexican San Andres wrapper, is the full-bodied option, with typical notes of dark chocolate, espresso and molasses. In the Connecticut, Habano, Maduro and Sumatra lines, names such as Rustic and Bronze refer to cigar sizes; Oro de Nicaragua and Red Pill do not use these size names.
Where can I buy Patina cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Patina on its Patina category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/patina-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.