Macanudo
Inspirado Black
Macanudo Inspirado Black is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan Estelí filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4⅞ × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Estelí
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4⅞ × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Inspirado Black uses a 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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What does Macanudo Inspirado Black taste like?
Macanudo Inspirado Black uses a 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 Macanudo Inspirado Black?
Macanudo Inspirado Black is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Macanudo Inspirado Black 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 Inspirado Black made?
Macanudo Inspirado Black is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Inspirado Black use?
Macanudo Inspirado Black uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Nicaraguan Estelí filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Inspirado Black come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Churchill (7 × 48), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (4⅞ × 50), Robusto (4⅞ × 50), Toro (5½ × 54) and Toro (5½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Inspirado Black?
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 Inspirado Black?
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 Macanudo Inspirado Black?
Cigars with a similar build include Montesino Diplomatico Maduro, Diamond Crown Maduro and Ashton Aged Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.