El Mago
The James Avenue Connecticut
El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Connecticut-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper; Habano (country undisclosed) binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Connecticut-seed (country undisclosed)
- Binder
- Habano (country undisclosed)
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 54
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 James Avenue Connecticut uses a Connecticut-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 The James Avenue Connecticut taste like?
El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut uses a Connecticut-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 James Avenue Connecticut?
El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut 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 James Avenue Connecticut made?
El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut use?
El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut uses a Connecticut-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper over a Habano (country undisclosed) 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 James Avenue Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke El Mago The James Avenue Connecticut?
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 The James Avenue Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 James Avenue Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.