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Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Honduran Olancho San Agustín binder; Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Piloto Cubano Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 49.

Maker
Macanudo
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Honduran Olancho San Agustín
Filler
Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Piloto Cubano Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
La Romana Tobacco Factory
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 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 brings

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 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: 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

3 in the catalog

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Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 questions

What does Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 taste like?

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 Vintage Maduro 2013?

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 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 Vintage Maduro 2013 made?

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 is made in Dominican Republic at La Romana Tobacco Factory, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 use?

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Honduran Olancho San Agustín binder, with Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Piloto Cubano Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Churchill (7 × 49), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro Grande (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Vintage Maduro 2013?

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 Vintage Maduro 2013?

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 Vintage Maduro 2013?

Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maduro, Ashton Aged Maduro and Bucanero Clasico Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.