El Mago
Pepe
El Mago Pepe is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Broadleaf binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 6 × 52 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 6 × 52 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEl Mago Pepe uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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
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What does El Mago Pepe taste like?
El Mago Pepe uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Pepe?
El Mago Pepe is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is El Mago Pepe 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 Pepe made?
El Mago Pepe is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago Pepe use?
El Mago Pepe uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Broadleaf binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does El Mago Pepe come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Box-Pressed Toro (6 × 52), Box-Pressed Toro (tubo) (6 × 52) and Box-Pressed Toro Tubo (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Mago Pepe?
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 Pepe?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Pepe?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.