Macanudo
Inspirado Brazilian Shade
Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Brazilian Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Brazilian Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 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 Inspirado Brazilian Shade uses a Brazilian Shade 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 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: 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 Inspirado Brazilian Shade taste like?
Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade uses a Brazilian Shade 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 Inspirado Brazilian Shade?
Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade 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 Brazilian Shade made?
Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade use?
Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade uses a Brazilian Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade?
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 Inspirado Brazilian Shade?
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 Inspirado Brazilian Shade?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.