Macanudo
Macanudo Crü Royale
Macanudo Crü Royale is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Dominican La Vega Especial binder; Brazilian, Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4 × 60 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Dominican La Vega Especial
- Filler
- Brazilian, Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Romana Tobacco Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 4 × 60 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Crü Royale uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Crü Royale taste like?
Macanudo Crü Royale uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Crü Royale?
Macanudo Crü Royale is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Macanudo Crü 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 Crü Royale made?
Macanudo Crü Royale is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Crü Royale use?
Macanudo Crü Royale uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Dominican La Vega Especial binder, with Brazilian, Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Crü Royale come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro (6 × 54), Poco Gordo (4 × 60) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Crü 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 Crü Royale?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 Crü Royale?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and E.P. Carrillo Pledge. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.