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Herencia Maduro

Micallef Herencia Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Micallef Cigars. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 40 to 6 × 56.

Maker
Micallef
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler
Nicaraguan and Honduran
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Micallef Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 40 to 6 × 56

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Micallef Herencia Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-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

3 in the catalog

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Micallef Herencia Maduro questions

What does Micallef Herencia Maduro taste like?

Micallef Herencia Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro 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 Micallef Herencia Maduro?

Micallef Herencia Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Micallef Herencia 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 Micallef Herencia Maduro made?

Micallef Herencia Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Micallef Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Micallef Herencia Maduro use?

Micallef Herencia Maduro uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Micallef Herencia Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Londres (5 × 40), Toro (6 × 52) and Corona Gorda (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Micallef Herencia Maduro?

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 Micallef Herencia 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 Micallef Herencia Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Series Maduro, Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro and Drew Estate Deadwood Crazy Alice. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.