Macanudo

The MAC Toro, referencing a Macanudo Toro, offers a medium-bodied smoking experience with notes of coffee, cedar, earth, and spice, paired with a creamy texture.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte, Vanilla Latte, Cappuccino.

Soft Drinks: Flavored Sparkling Waters, Crisp citrus sodas like Sprite.

Beer: Light beer, Pilsners, wheat beer, lighter style ale’s, hard ciders and seltzers.

Spirits: Blanco Tequila, Citrus Margaritas, Vodka and Gin with Citrus mixers.

Wine: Creamy white wines like oak aged Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio.

Known for its smooth, creamy, and mellow flavor profile, with notes of earthiness, nutty flavors, and a touch of sweetness. The silky Connecticut Shade wrapper contributes to the cigar’s creamy draw and overall refined smoking experience. Some also note hints of cedar, toasted nuts, and a natural sweetness.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte, Vanilla Latte, Cappuccino.

Soft Drinks: Flavored Sparkling Waters, Crisp citrus sodas like Sprite.

Beer: Light beer, Pilsners, Hard ciders, lighter style ale’s

Spirits: Blanco Tequila, Citrus Margaritas, Vodka and Gin with Citrus mixers.

Wine: Creamy white wines like oak aged Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio.

The Macanudo Gigante offers a mild-to-medium bodied smoke with subtle flavor notes. Expect initial flavors of wood, cream, and cedar, which then evolve to include sweet spice and orange notes. The creaminess transitions to the background while the sweet spice, sometimes with hints of cinnamon, becomes more prominent later in the smoke. The wood notes remain a constant, balanced by the other flavors. Overall, the flavors are described as subtle and enjoyable throughout the smoking experience.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte, Vanilla Latte, Cappuccino.

Soft Drinks: Flavored Sparkling Waters, Crisp citrus sodas like Sprite.

Beer: Light beer, Pilsners, Hard ciders, lighter style ale’s

Spirits: Blanco Tequila, citrus margaritas, vodka and gin with citrus mixers.

Wine: White wines with creamy notes like oak aged Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio.

Known for its smooth, mellow, and creamy flavor profile. It features a silky Connecticut Shade wrapper and delivers notes of cedar, nuts, vanilla, milk chocolate and a touch of sweetness. Some tasters also describe flavors like roasted nuts, cream, earth, cedar, and baking spices, along with a hint of dried fruit sweetness.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte, Vanilla Latte, Cappuccino.

Soft Drinks: Flavored Sparkling Waters, Crisp citrus sodas like Sprite.

Beer: Light beer, Pilsners, Hard ciders, lighter style ale’s

Spirits: Blanco Tequila, Citrus Margaritas, Vodka and Gin with Citrus mixers.

Wine: White wines with creamy notes like oak aged Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio.

Known for its smooth, mellow, and creamy flavor profile, with tasting notes of nuts, particularly cashews, cedar, and a touch of sweetness. It also features hints of vanilla, coffee, and a subtle spice. The aroma is often described as pleasant and slightly sweet, sometimes likened to baking brownies or roasted vanilla coffee.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte w/cinnamon, vanilla Latte

Soft Drinks: Flavored sparkling waters, crisp citrus sodas like Sprite of ginger ale.

Beer: Light beer, pilsners, hard ciders, lighter style ale’s

Spirits: Blanco Tequila, citrus margaritas, vodka and gin with citrus mixers.

Wine: Creamy white wines like Chardonnay and Riesling

This popular cigar is known for its smooth, mild-medium body and creamy, complex flavor profile. It offers notes of spice, cream, and almonds, cherry, wood, and toast. The Portofino is praised for its consistent burn and draw, especially by those who enjoy a smooth, relaxing smoke. The aroma is often described as sweet, woody. Popular choice for both novice and experienced cigar smokers.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Latte, Vanilla Latte, Matcha Latte

Soft Drinks: Flavored sparkling waters, crisp citrus sodas like Sprite.

Beer: Light beer, pilsners, hard ciders, lighter style ale’s

Spirits: Blanco Tequila, citrus margaritas, vodka and gin with citrus mixers.

Wine: Great with Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.

Macanudo Inspirado Orange Toro features a medium-bodied, complex flavor profile that includes notes of citrus peel, baking spices, and a hint of orange zest. It also exhibits flavors like roasted nuts, leather, and cocoa, supported by a gentle peppery spice in the second half of the cigar.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Black or w/cream and sugar, Latte, Mocha Latte, Matcha/Mocha Latte

Soft Drinks: Flavored sparkling waters, crisp citrus sodas like Sprite.

Beer: Light beer, pilsners, hard ciders, IPA’s, Stout

Spirits: Blanco and Reposado Tequila, margaritas, vodka, gin, whisky, scotch

Wine: Great with light reds like blends or Pinot Noir also great with creamy white wines like Chardonnay.

The Macanudo Inspirado White Toro offers a creamy, mild-to-medium-bodied experience with a complex flavor profile such as sweet cream, earth, and spice, along with hints of cedar, baking spices, and citrus zest. This cigar is known for its smooth and easygoing elegance, making it a good choice for both beginners and experienced cigar smokers.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, flavored lattes, espresso and cappuccino

Soft Drinks: Pairs well will all soft drinks.

Beer: Light beers all the way to complex IPA’s and in between, hard ciders

Spirits: Tequila with a citrus mixers, whisky, bourbon and scotch.

Wine: Pairs well with red blends, merlots, pinot noir as well as white wines.

This medium-bodied cigar has a its smooth, complex flavor, including maduro notes, roasted coffee, cedar, and cream. It features a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, a blend of Brazilian, Nicaraguan, and Dominican tobaccos, and a Honduran binder. The aroma is inviting, with a delightful blend of sweetness and earthiness.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, Lattes, Cappuccino

Soft Drinks: Crisp sparkling water, Sprite, cream soda and root beers.

Beer: Light beer, Pilsner, Ales, hard ciders and apple ciders

Spirits: Blanco Tequila straight up or with with a citrus mixer, whisky (not rye) and highland scotches.

Wine: Pairs well with less bold reds and creamy whites as well and Pinot Grigio.

This medium-bodied cigar, medium-strength, is a smooth smoking experience with a complex flavor profile which includes notes of almonds, toasted cedar, baking spices, and caramel. The cigar features a five-country blend, including Spanish Havana seed, and is known for its creamy and balanced flavors.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee black or with a hint of cream and sugar, lattes, espresso

Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks like Pepsi and Coke.

Beer: Pilsner, Ales, IPA’s and spiked seltzers

Spirits: All Tequila, whisky, bourbon and scotch.  Vodka and gin with citrus mixers.

Wine: Red wines with complexity like Cabernet, Malbec, Sangiovese/Chianti.

The Macanudo Emissary France offers a sophisticated and complex tasting experience, known for its balanced medium strength and nuanced flavors. The blend incorporates French tobacco, along with tobaccos from the USA, Dominican Republic, and Brazil.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee:  Coffee w/cream and sugar, flavored lattes, espresso and cappuccino

Soft Drinks: Pairs well will all soft drinks.

Beer: Light beers all the way to complex IPA’s and in between, hard ciders and seltzers.

Spirits: Reposado and anjeo Tequila, whisky, bourbon and scotch.