Macanudo
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Shade wrapper; U.S. Broadleaf binder; Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Condega, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Olor filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Shade
- Binder
- U.S. Broadleaf
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Condega, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Olor
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Romana Tobacco Factory
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 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 Ecuadorian Shade uses an Ecuadorian 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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 Ecuadorian Shade taste like?
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade uses an Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian Shade?
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade made?
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade use?
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade uses an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper over an U.S. Broadleaf binder, with Dominican Piloto, Nicaraguan Condega, Nicaraguan Estelí, Dominican Olor filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian Shade?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.