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Bucanero

Clasico Maduro

Bucanero Clasico Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Ecuador binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Italy filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 54.

Maker
Bucanero
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Ecuador
Filler
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Italy
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium
Sizes
5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Bucanero Clasico Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Bucanero Clasico Maduro questions

What does Bucanero Clasico Maduro taste like?

Bucanero Clasico Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Bucanero Clasico Maduro?

Bucanero Clasico Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Bucanero Clasico Maduro good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Bucanero Clasico Maduro made?

Bucanero Clasico Maduro is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Bucanero Clasico Maduro use?

Bucanero Clasico Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over an Ecuador binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Italy filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Bucanero Clasico Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Catalina (5½ × 42), Churchill (6⅞ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6 × 54) and Gigante (7 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Bucanero Clasico 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 Bucanero Clasico Maduro?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Bucanero Clasico Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maduro, Ashton Aged Maduro and Macanudo Inspirado Black. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.