Macanudo
Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1
Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 54 to 7 × 52.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Romana Tobacco Factory
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 54 to 7 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-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 Estate Reserve Release No. 1 taste like?
Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut 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 Estate Reserve Release No. 1?
Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 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 Estate Reserve Release No. 1 made?
Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 use?
Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Olor, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Churchill (7 × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Estate Reserve Release No. 1?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Estate Reserve Release No. 1?
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 Estate Reserve Release No. 1?
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.