Macanudo
Café Crystal
Macanudo Café Crystal is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Mexico San Andrés binder; Dominican Republic filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 49.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Mexico San Andrés
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 1 · 5½ × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Café Crystal uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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
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What does Macanudo Café Crystal taste like?
Macanudo Café Crystal uses an Ecuador Connecticut 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 Café Crystal?
Macanudo Café Crystal is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Macanudo Café Crystal 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 Café Crystal made?
Macanudo Café Crystal is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Café Crystal use?
Macanudo Café Crystal uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Mexico San Andrés binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Café Crystal come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Crystal (5½ × 49). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Café Crystal?
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 Café Crystal?
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 Café Crystal?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, The Griffin's Classic and Ashton Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.