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The James Avenue Sumatra

El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory. It pairs Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper; Corojo (country undisclosed) binder; Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.

Maker
El Mago
Wrapper
Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed)
Binder
Corojo (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 brings

El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra uses a Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra questions

What does El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra taste like?

El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra uses a Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Sumatra?

El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra 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 Sumatra made?

El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra is made in Nicaragua at MGE Cigars Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra use?

El Mago The James Avenue Sumatra uses a Sumatra-seed (country undisclosed) wrapper over a Corojo (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 Sumatra 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 Sumatra?

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 Sumatra?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. 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 Sumatra?

Cigars with a similar build include José Martí, Brick House Habano and Quorum Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.