Crux Cigars
Epicure Maduro
Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexico (San Andrés Maduro) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Crux Cigars
- Wrapper
- Mexico (San Andrés Maduro)
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCrux Cigars Epicure Maduro uses a Mexico (San Andrés Maduro) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryCrux Cigars Epicure Maduro questions
What does Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro taste like?
Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro uses a Mexico (San Andrés Maduro) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro?
Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Crux Cigars Epicure 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 Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro made?
Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro use?
Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro uses a Mexico (San Andrés Maduro) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Corona Gorda (5⅜ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6¼ × 52), Robusto Extra (5¾ × 54), Short Salomone (6 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crux Cigars Epicure 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 Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black, Nica Libre and Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.