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Inspirado Palladium

Macanudo Inspirado Palladium is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Macanudo
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
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 brings

Macanudo Inspirado Palladium uses an Ecuadorian 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 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

1 in the catalog

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Macanudo Inspirado Palladium questions

What does Macanudo Inspirado Palladium taste like?

Macanudo Inspirado Palladium uses an Ecuadorian 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 Inspirado Palladium?

Macanudo Inspirado Palladium is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Macanudo Inspirado Palladium 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 Palladium made?

Macanudo Inspirado Palladium is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Macanudo Inspirado Palladium use?

Macanudo Inspirado Palladium uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Palladium 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 Inspirado Palladium?

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 Palladium?

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 Palladium?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO FASA Sombra, 7-20-4 The Hustler and Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.