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El Mago

El Cubano

El Mago El Cubano is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Connecticut Destapado wrapper; Honduras binder; Nicaragua (Estelí) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
El Mago
Wrapper
Connecticut Destapado
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Nicaragua (Estelí)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
MGE Cigars Factory
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

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 El Cubano uses a Connecticut Destapado 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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

1 in the catalog

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El Mago El Cubano questions

What does El Mago El Cubano taste like?

El Mago El Cubano uses a Connecticut Destapado 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 El Mago El Cubano?

El Mago El Cubano is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is El Mago El Cubano 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 El Mago El Cubano made?

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

What wrapper does El Mago El Cubano use?

El Mago El Cubano uses a Connecticut Destapado wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Nicaragua (Estelí) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does El Mago El Cubano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro Tubo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke El Mago El Cubano?

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 El Cubano?

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 El Mago El Cubano?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.