Macanudo
Macanudo Gold Label
Macanudo Gold Label is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory. It pairs Connecticut Golden Shade (1st and 2nd Primings) wrapper; Mexican San Andrés (1st and 2nd Primings) binder; Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4.1875 × 32 to 7 × 49.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Golden Shade (1st and 2nd Primings)
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés (1st and 2nd Primings)
- Filler
- Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Romana Tobacco Factory
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 5 · 4.1875 × 32 to 7 × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Gold Label uses a Connecticut Golden Shade (1st and 2nd Primings) 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: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- 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 Gold Label taste like?
Macanudo Gold Label uses a Connecticut Golden Shade (1st and 2nd Primings) 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 Gold Label?
Macanudo Gold Label is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Macanudo Gold Label 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 Gold Label made?
Macanudo Gold Label is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Gold Label use?
Macanudo Gold Label uses a Connecticut Golden Shade (1st and 2nd Primings) wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés (1st and 2nd Primings) binder, with Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Macanudo Gold Label come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Ascots (4.1875 × 32), Shakespeare (6½ × 45), Lord Nelson (7 × 49), Tudor (6 × 52) and Gold Bullion (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Gold Label?
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 Gold Label?
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 Gold Label?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, The Griffin's Classic and Ashton Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.