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El Mago

Disco

El Mago Disco is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 60.

Maker
El Mago
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
MGE Cigars Factory
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 6 × 60

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 Disco uses an Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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

1 in the catalog

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El Mago Disco questions

What does El Mago Disco taste like?

El Mago Disco uses an Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Disco?

El Mago Disco is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is El Mago Disco 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 El Mago Disco made?

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

What wrapper does El Mago Disco use?

El Mago Disco uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 El Mago Disco come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke El Mago Disco?

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 El Mago Disco?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Disco?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.