El Mago
Lotus
El Mago Lotus is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Criollo binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 7⅝ × 38.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Criollo
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 7⅝ × 38
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEl Mago Lotus uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 h 15 min to 1 h 55 min for a 7.625-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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.
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What does El Mago Lotus taste like?
El Mago Lotus uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 Lotus?
El Mago Lotus is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is El Mago Lotus 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 Lotus made?
El Mago Lotus is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago Lotus use?
El Mago Lotus uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Criollo binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does El Mago Lotus come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Lancero (7⅝ × 38). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Mago Lotus?
For a 7.625-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 55 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 Lotus?
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 Lotus?
Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.