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Macanudo

Cafe

Macanudo Cafe is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Shade (U.S./Ecuador grown) wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 14 sizes, from 4½ × 60 to 8 × 54.

Maker
Macanudo
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade (U.S./Ecuador grown)
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Filler
Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
General Cigar Dominicana
Strength
mild
Sizes
14 · 4½ × 60 to 8 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Macanudo Cafe uses a Connecticut Shade (U.S./Ecuador grown) 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
  • 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

14 in the catalog

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Macanudo Cafe questions

What does Macanudo Cafe taste like?

Macanudo Cafe uses a Connecticut Shade (U.S./Ecuador grown) 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 Macanudo Cafe?

Macanudo Cafe is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Macanudo Cafe good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Macanudo Cafe made?

Macanudo Cafe is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Macanudo Cafe use?

Macanudo Cafe uses a Connecticut Shade (U.S./Ecuador grown) wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Macanudo Cafe come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 14 sizes: Portofino (7 × 34), Duke of Devon (5½ × 42), Baron de Rothschild (6½ × 42), Hyde Park (5½ × 49), Prince Philip (7½ × 49), Crystal Cafe (5½ × 50), Duke of York (5¼ × 54) and Gigante (6 × 60), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Cafe?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Macanudo Cafe?

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 Macanudo Cafe?

Cigars with a similar build include Casa Blanca Natural, Temple Hall Estates and Garcia y Vega 1882. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.