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El Mago

Collectible Tin Series

El Mago Collectible Tin Series is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Corojo (country undisclosed) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 5 × 50.

Maker
El Mago
Wrapper
Corojo (country undisclosed)
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
MGE Cigars Factory
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 5 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

El Mago Collectible Tin Series uses a Corojo (country undisclosed) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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El Mago Collectible Tin Series questions

What does El Mago Collectible Tin Series taste like?

El Mago Collectible Tin Series uses a Corojo (country undisclosed) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 El Mago Collectible Tin Series?

El Mago Collectible Tin Series is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is El Mago Collectible Tin Series 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 El Mago Collectible Tin Series made?

El Mago Collectible Tin Series is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does El Mago Collectible Tin Series use?

El Mago Collectible Tin Series uses a Corojo (country undisclosed) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does El Mago Collectible Tin Series come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Cavalry (5 × 50), Jug (5 × 50) and Oyama Omen (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke El Mago Collectible Tin Series?

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 El Mago Collectible Tin Series?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to El Mago Collectible Tin Series?

Cigars with a similar build include 1502 Emerald, Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca and Old Henry Original. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.