Macanudo
Cru Royale
Macanudo Cru Royale is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Honduran Corojo wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Honduran Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- General Cigar Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Cru Royale uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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
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What does Macanudo Cru Royale taste like?
Macanudo Cru Royale uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Cru Royale?
Macanudo Cru Royale is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Macanudo Cru Royale 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 Macanudo Cru Royale made?
Macanudo Cru Royale is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Cru Royale use?
Macanudo Cru Royale uses a Honduran Corojo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Cru Royale come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Cru Royale?
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 Macanudo Cru Royale?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black 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 Macanudo Cru Royale?
Cigars with a similar build include CLE Corojo, La Palina KB Series and Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Corojo. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.