Montesino
Diplomatico Maduro
Montesino Diplomatico Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Montesino
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsMontesino Diplomatico Maduro 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-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 catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryMontesino Diplomatico Maduro questions
What does Montesino Diplomatico Maduro taste like?
Montesino Diplomatico Maduro 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 Montesino Diplomatico Maduro?
Montesino Diplomatico Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Montesino Diplomatico 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 Montesino Diplomatico Maduro made?
Montesino Diplomatico Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Montesino Diplomatico Maduro use?
Montesino Diplomatico Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Montesino Diplomatico Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (5½ × 43), Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Montesino Diplomatico Maduro?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Montesino Diplomatico Maduro?
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 Montesino Diplomatico Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Inspirado Black, Diamond Crown Maduro and Ashton Aged Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.