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L'Atelier

L'Atelier Maduro

L'Atelier Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3½ × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
L'Atelier
Wrapper
USA Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 3½ × 50 to 6 × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

L'Atelier Maduro uses an USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

L'Atelier Maduro questions

What does L'Atelier Maduro taste like?

L'Atelier Maduro uses an USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 L'Atelier Maduro?

L'Atelier Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is L'Atelier 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 L'Atelier Maduro made?

L'Atelier Maduro is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does L'Atelier Maduro use?

L'Atelier Maduro uses an USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does L'Atelier Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: MAD44 (4½ × 44), Roxy (3½ × 50), MAD52 (6 × 52), MAD54 (4½ × 54) and MAD56 (5½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke L'Atelier Maduro?

For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 L'Atelier Maduro?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to L'Atelier Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series, Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial and La Dueña. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.