El Mago
The James Avenue Maduro
El Mago The James Avenue Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed) binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- El Mago
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés Maduro
- Binder
- Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed)
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- MGE Cigars Factory
- Strength
- medium-full
- 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 Maduro 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 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.
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What does El Mago The James Avenue Maduro taste like?
El Mago The James Avenue Maduro 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 The James Avenue Maduro?
El Mago The James Avenue Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is El Mago The James Avenue Maduro 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 The James Avenue Maduro made?
El Mago The James Avenue Maduro is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does El Mago The James Avenue Maduro use?
El Mago The James Avenue Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Sumatra-seed (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 Maduro 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 Maduro?
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 Maduro?
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 The James Avenue Maduro?
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.