Matilde
Serena Maduro
Matilde Serena Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Matilde. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5¼ × 50 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- Matilde
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Matilde
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5¼ × 50 to 6½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMatilde Serena Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Matilde Serena Maduro taste like?
Matilde Serena Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Matilde Serena Maduro?
Matilde Serena Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Matilde Serena Maduro 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 Matilde Serena Maduro made?
Matilde Serena Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Matilde, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Matilde Serena Maduro use?
Matilde Serena Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Matilde Serena Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5¼ × 50) and Toro (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Matilde Serena Maduro?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Matilde Serena Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Matilde Serena Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.