El Mago
The Defender
El Mago The Defender is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan Criollo binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Criollo
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6½ × 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 The Defender uses a Cameroon 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 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 The Defender taste like?
El Mago The Defender uses a Cameroon 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 The Defender?
El Mago The Defender is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is El Mago The Defender 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 The Defender made?
El Mago The Defender is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago The Defender use?
El Mago The Defender uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Nicaraguan 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 The Defender come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Mago The Defender?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 The Defender?
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 The Defender?
Cigars with a similar build include AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon, Nub (Oliva) Nub Cameroon and La Perla Habana Black Pearl Morado. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.