Macanudo
Macanudo Maduro
Macanudo Maduro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Connecticut binder; Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4.1875 × 32 to 7½ × 49.
- Maker
- Macanudo
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Connecticut
- Filler
- Mexican, Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Romana Tobacco Factory
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4.1875 × 32 to 7½ × 49
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMacanudo Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Maduro taste like?
Macanudo Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Maduro?
Macanudo Maduro is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Macanudo Maduro 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 Maduro made?
Macanudo Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Macanudo Maduro use?
Macanudo Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut 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 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Ascots (4.1875 × 32), Baron de Rothschild (6½ × 42), Hyde Park (5½ × 49), Prince Philip (7½ × 49) and Crystal (5½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Maduro?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Maduro?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Ferio Tego Metropolitan Maduro, Nat Sherman Metropolitan Maduro and Casa Blanca Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.