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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.
The Macanudo Sumatra is wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf, offering a richer, more robust expression with added depth.
“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 Sumatra are available in Robusto (5 x 50), Toro (6 x 50) and Gigante (6 x 60) formats.
The cigar is dark and has an average feel in the hand.
The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were syrupy orange citrus, brown sugar, tanned leather, and earthy black coffee. There was black pepper rated at 7 1/2. Nice start.
At the first third (16 minutes) the cigar is much like it started but the citrus notes seem to have some influence of pear. They're still syrupy. There is nice brown sugar, and a lot of black coffee. There is very little earthiness at this point. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is black coffee with some of the citrus syrup and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the first third 95.
As I moved through the second third (36 minutes) the black coffee has increased and it has some earthiness. The sweetness has dipped a little and they've moved toward the citrus peel/bitter direction with brown sugar so they're not too bad. The cigar is medium bodied but it's leaning toward medium to full. The finish is unchanged. I rated the second third 93.
The cigar lasted 1 hour. It kept going in the same direction. The black coffee has increased while the sweet notes are more of a citrus peel type note with light brown sugar. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is unchanged. I rated the final third 90. This cigar is worth a try. It starts quite good but does not hold.
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