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Macanudo

Vintage 2000

Macanudo Vintage 2000 is a mild strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Shade (2000 crop) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican (2000 vintage) filler. It comes in one listed size, 7 × 48.

Maker
Macanudo
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade (2000 crop)
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican (2000 vintage)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
General Cigar Dominicana
Strength
mild
Sizes
1 · 7 × 48

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 2000 uses a Connecticut Shade (2000 crop) 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: 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

1 in the catalog

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Macanudo Vintage 2000 questions

What does Macanudo Vintage 2000 taste like?

Macanudo Vintage 2000 uses a Connecticut Shade (2000 crop) 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 Vintage 2000?

Macanudo Vintage 2000 is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.

Is Macanudo Vintage 2000 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 Vintage 2000 made?

Macanudo Vintage 2000 is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Macanudo Vintage 2000 use?

Macanudo Vintage 2000 uses a Connecticut Shade (2000 crop) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican (2000 vintage) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Macanudo Vintage 2000 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Churchill (7 × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Macanudo Vintage 2000?

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 Vintage 2000?

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 Vintage 2000?

Cigars with a similar build include Casa Blanca Natural, Temple Hall Estates and Garcia y Vega 1882. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.