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Brick House

Maduro

Brick House Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA. It pairs Brazilian Arapiraca (Maduro) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6¼ × 60.

Maker
Brick House
Wrapper
Brazilian Arapiraca (Maduro)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
J.C. Newman PENSA
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 54 to 6¼ × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Brick House Maduro uses a Brazilian Arapiraca (Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Brick House Maduro questions

What does Brick House Maduro taste like?

Brick House Maduro uses a Brazilian Arapiraca (Maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Brick House Maduro?

Brick House Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Brick House Maduro good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Brick House Maduro made?

Brick House Maduro is made in Nicaragua at J.C. Newman PENSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Brick House Maduro use?

Brick House Maduro uses a Brazilian Arapiraca (Maduro) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Brick House Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54), Mighty Mighty (6¼ × 60) and Commodore (5½ × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Brick House Maduro?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Brick House Maduro?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Brick House Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro and Drew Estate Deadwood Crazy Alice. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.