El Mago
Renegade
El Mago Renegade is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan Corojo binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 56.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés Maduro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Corojo
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5½ × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsEl Mago Renegade uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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.
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What does El Mago Renegade taste like?
El Mago Renegade uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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 Renegade?
El Mago Renegade is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is El Mago Renegade 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 Renegade made?
El Mago Renegade is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago Renegade use?
El Mago Renegade uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan Corojo binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does El Mago Renegade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto Extra (5½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Mago Renegade?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Renegade?
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 Renegade?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Crowned Heads Jericho Hill. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.