WRAPPER: Brazilian Connecticut Shade
BINDER: Mexican San Andres
FILLER: Brazilian Mata Fina / Dominican / Carmen Cubita / Nicaraguan Jalapa / Dominican Piloto Cubano
Beginning in Cuba , Macanudo has been an ever present brand standing the test of time. All of us probably started with and or returned to them as an oasis for taking a mellow break. Everyone knew that if you occasionally enjoyed a full bodied Cuban style smoke, Macanudo wasn’t your choice. That was then and this Macanudo Red is now!
This four country blend will knock you back in your seat! If your a fan of Robust cigars, look no further. This box pressed beauty will satisfy every full bodied smoker’s palate.
Origin – Nicaragua
Filler – African-Honduran-Nicaraguan
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
Beginning in Cuba , Macanudo has been an ever present brand standing the test of time. All of us probably started with and or returned to them as an oasis for taking a mellow break. We also know that as the years have gone by their prices have rose considerably. If you’ve moved on from their Classic Cafe series for this reason, the White line is worth returning to. This five country blend will offer you a wonderful mild to medium bodied smoke for a more down to earth price.
Perfectly constructed with a consistently good draw you can be rest assured that Macanudo is still one of the world’s reigning brands for all the right reasons.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Mexican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Indonesian-Sumatra
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Connecticut
When Macanudo launched The Cru Royale it received a 91 rating and was named one of the top 25 cigars of the year. This not your Dad’s Macanudo for sure! This four country blend produces a solid medium bodied smoke that’s smooth and consistent. What caught my eye when this style was introduced was the Poco Gordo 4″x 60 ring size which was never offered by Macanudo before. Short, stout and to the point! I heartily recommend a five pack of these terrific cigars!
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Brazilian-Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Coming Soon!
Wrapper Type – Ecuador Habano
Literally everyone knows the name. What most folks don’t know is that Macanudo was originally the name of a brand style made in Guatemala by the makers of the Punch Cuban cigars . In 1971, General Cigar, which had acquired rights to the name outside of Cuba, introduced Macanudo as a stand alone brand and the rest is cigar history! It was originally made on the Island of Jamaica under the supervision of Master Blender, Ramón Cifuentes, a veteran of Cuban cigar maker Partagas. Production shifted from Jamaica to the Dominican Republic in October 2000 where it remains.
It’s hard to believe that a handmade product can remain so well made and impeccably consistent for almost 50 years. The proprietary, selected blend of these cigars is a benchmark for the overused term, mild. Yes, they’re mild but also have a smooth and crispy character that has been universally accepted by millions of smokers. Over the years I have recommended the 8 count box of Glass Tubed Crystal Cafes more times than I can remember.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Mexican
Binder – Dominican-Mexican
Wrapper Type – Connecticut
It was strange when this very pricey edition was launched around the height of the 2008 financial crisis. SInce then, it’s been a steady seller to devoted fans. As it ramps up the normally mild taste that most Macanudos are known for, it also possesses a welcome complexity adding to its medium strength. They’re well made sticks that are smooth to their finish and wonderful to smoke.
Origin – Dominican Republic
Filler – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Binder – Dominican-Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Honduran
