Crowned Heads
Macanudo Cru Royale
Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- Crowned Heads
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCrowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
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What does Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale taste like?
Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale?
Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale made?
Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale use?
Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Crowned Heads Macanudo Cru Royale?
Cigars with a similar build include Cohiba Connecticut, Macanudo Vintage 2010 and Primo del Rey Aniversario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.