MBombay
Gaaja Maduro
MBombay Gaaja Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica. It pairs Maduro (Ecuadorian) wrapper; Ecuadorian HVA Mejorada binder; Dominican + Ecuadorian + Paraguayan + Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 54 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- MBombay
- Wrapper
- Maduro (Ecuadorian)
- Binder
- Ecuadorian HVA Mejorada
- Filler
- Dominican + Ecuadorian + Paraguayan + Peruvian
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Factory
- Tabacos de Costa Rica
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 54 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 bringsMBombay Gaaja Maduro uses a Maduro (Ecuadorian) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, port, 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMBombay Gaaja Maduro questions
What does MBombay Gaaja Maduro taste like?
MBombay Gaaja Maduro uses a Maduro (Ecuadorian) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 MBombay Gaaja Maduro?
MBombay Gaaja Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is MBombay Gaaja Maduro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is MBombay Gaaja Maduro made?
MBombay Gaaja Maduro is made in Costa Rica at Tabacos de Costa Rica, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does MBombay Gaaja Maduro use?
MBombay Gaaja Maduro uses a Maduro (Ecuadorian) wrapper over an Ecuadorian HVA Mejorada binder, with Dominican + Ecuadorian + Paraguayan + Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does MBombay Gaaja Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6 × 54) and Torpedo (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke MBombay Gaaja 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 MBombay Gaaja Maduro?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 MBombay Gaaja Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro and Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.