El Mago
Místico
El Mago Místico is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Cameroon (3-year-old leaf) wrapper; Ecuador binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Cameroon (3-year-old leaf)
- Binder
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEl Mago Místico uses a Cameroon (3-year-old leaf) wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 Místico taste like?
El Mago Místico uses a Cameroon (3-year-old leaf) wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Místico?
El Mago Místico 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 Místico 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 Místico made?
El Mago Místico is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago Místico use?
El Mago Místico uses a Cameroon (3-year-old leaf) wrapper over an Ecuador 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 Místico come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Box-Pressed Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Mago Místico?
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 Místico?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Místico?
Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Serie G, Nub (Oliva) Nuance Double Roast (formerly Cafe Macchiato) and CAO Cameroon. They share Cameroon wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.