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Macanudo is reinforcing its core portfolio with the introduction of Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade and Macanudo Sumatra, two new cigars crafted to deliver distinct experiences while staying rooted in the brand’s legacy of smooth, consistent craftsmanship.
For generations, Macanudo has been a staple of shared moments — known for its approachable profile and unwavering consistency. With Ecuadorian Shade and Sumatra, the brand builds on that foundation, introducing a new way for smokers to engage with Macanudo and better match the cigar to the moment. Crafted from the same core blend and distinguished by their wrappers, the two cigars highlight how wrapper selection can shape a cigar’s overall character.
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade features a silky Ecuadorian Shade wrapper that delivers a smoother, more refined experience.
“Macanudo has always been about bringing people together through a consistently smooth, approachable experience,” said Matt Wilson, Senior Brand Manager for Macanudo. “With Ecuadorian Shade and Sumatra, we’re building on that legacy by giving smokers two distinct ways to experience the brand — making it easier to find the right cigar for the moment.”
Both cigars are handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, and feature a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers bound by a U.S. Broadleaf binder, delivering balanced profiles that reflect Macanudo’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade is available in Robusto (5 x 50), Toro (6 x 50) and Gigante (6 x 60) formats.
The cigar is golden brown and has an average feel in the hand.
The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were lemon, brown sugar, a little earthiness, light cream, tanned leather, and black coffee. There was black pepper rated at 7. Pretty good start.
At the first third (17 minutes) I still had the nice lemon and brown sugar with light cream notes. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is an earthy lemon with very good lingering black pepper. I rated the first third 93.
Moving through the second third (35 minutes) some bitterness has popped up. The lemon and brown sugar notes now have some bitterness. The earthy black coffee is elevated. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is unchanged in notes but the lemon is a little more prominent. The front end notes lost a decent amount due to the bitterness and elevated earthy black coffee. I rated the second third 90.
The cigar lasted 52 minutes. 8 minutes shorter than the Sumatra. The bitterness pulled back a little allowing the sweet notes to get a little better. The black coffee is still elevated. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is unchanged. The pepper on the front end is around 8 at this point, which is an improvement. The cigar got marginally better. I rated the final third 91. This cigar isn't bad but it's a little light.
Overall Score: 91.33
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