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San'Doro Maduro

Villiger San'Doro Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Villiger
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Joya de Nicaragua
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Villiger San'Doro 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 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, 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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Villiger San'Doro Maduro questions

What does Villiger San'Doro Maduro taste like?

Villiger San'Doro 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 Villiger San'Doro Maduro?

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

Is Villiger San'Doro 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 Villiger San'Doro Maduro made?

Villiger San'Doro Maduro is made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Villiger San'Doro Maduro use?

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

What sizes does Villiger San'Doro Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Villiger San'Doro 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 Villiger San'Doro 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 Villiger San'Doro Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.