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Maduro

Partagás Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 44.

Maker
Partagás
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
General Cigar Dominicana
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 44

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Partagás Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Partagás Maduro questions

What does Partagás Maduro taste like?

Partagás Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro 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 Partagás Maduro?

Partagás Maduro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Partagás 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 Partagás Maduro made?

Partagás Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Partagás Maduro use?

Partagás Maduro uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Partagás Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), No. 1 (6¼ × 44) and Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Partagás 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 Partagás 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 Partagás Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff, La Galera Maduro and La Flor Dominicana 1994. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.