Maduro

[Wildwood]

Hi,

I've not smoked many maduro cigars, as it happens...mostly my smokes have been colorado-type wrapped - or at least towards that end of the wrapper spectrum.

Anyone a big fan? Do you prefer them to other wrappers, or what are your thoughts generally on them?

Just curious.

Wildwood

[rokkitsci]

Hi,

I've not smoked many maduro cigars, as it happens...mostly my smokes have been colorado-type wrapped - or at least towards that end of the wrapper spectrum.

Anyone a big fan? Do you prefer them to other wrappers, or what are your thoughts generally on them?

Just curious.

Wildwood

Pick me! Pick me! :trytofly:

I favo(u)r maduros. My taste runs to full-bodied, rich cigars and I find that the maduro wrapper lends a robust finish to a smoke.

[Drewmidorn]

I like a dark cigar!

[Wildwood]

Thanks for the responses guys...tell me, do you find them significantly sweeter than other cigars?

I've read this in publications, but not found it that discernible in my very limited experience of them...

Wildwood

[Wildwood]

The Cohiba Maduro 5 looks interesting...? :dontknow:

Wildwood

[did64]

I favo(u)r maduros.

Rokkitsci, you appear to be an American who knows how to spell properly. You are a rare and delicate creature indeed. Keep up the good work:smile:

As far as maduros go. I'm not particularly sold on them.

From my perspective: It's not that they make a cigar 'sweeter' in a traditional way. That is just how some people describe the particular taste of a maduro wrapped cigar. To be honest I think Rokkitsci's description that it makes cigars more 'robust' is probably closer (and certainly less misleading). I tend to associate dark coffee and dark chocolate flavours with maduro wrappers and an increased intensity of smoke that can be tasted in the mouth, rather than in the nose.

Try one of the Cohiba Maduro 5 range. They're interesting cigars, and certainly nothing like any other cuban. My own feeling is that the cubans have not quite got their maduro process down perfectly, and that cigars released this year and next year should be a little better consistency-wise than the original 2007 release. For certain though they need a helluva lot of ageing time before they release their true potential.

An interesting side-note is that a well-known and respected cigar retailer did an experiment a few months back in which he took a Cohiba Maduro Genios and a Siglo VI and had a roller take the wrappers off and re-roll them with each other's. After smoking them his estimation was that the two cigars were exactly the same blend, and it was only the wrapper that made them taste so completely different.

[Wildwood]

An interesting side-note is that a well-known and respected cigar retailer did an experiment a few months back in which he took a Cohiba Maduro Genios and a Siglo VI and had a roller take the wrappers off and re-roll them with each other's. After smoking them his estimation was that the two cigars were exactly the same blend, and it was only the wrapper that made them taste so completely different.

He did what??!! And the cigar gods didn't strike him down?? :smoke:

Makes me realise how hard up I am... I find it hard to get my head around that. I'm still busy worshipping the Siglo VI I won in the raffle :hail:

Interesting though...sounds like the better maduros at present might be NCs then...my last order from Monte had a Dominico maduro in it, and I'm looking forward to trying it.

Best,

Wildwood

[cohibaIV]

I have had a couple of NC Red Dot Cohiba Churchill Maduros given to me (Reeally Black cigar), Had one a while ago and I am not kidding I am sure I could taste liquorice on the lips....!
But all and all...A nice tasting cigar...

[did64]

He did what??!! And the cigar gods didn't strike him down?? :smoke:

Makes me realise how hard up I am... I find it hard to get my head around that. I'm still busy worshipping the Siglo VI I won in the raffle :hail:

Interesting though...sounds like the better maduros at present might be NCs then...my last order from Monte had a Dominico maduro in it, and I'm looking forward to trying it.

Best,

Wildwood

It was indeed an interesting conclusion. He is a guy whose own business sells I imagine thousands of cigars per month. Part of his job is to smoke them and review them for his customers (and anyone else who is interested).

As far as NC maduros go, they are undoubtedly more consistent than the Cohibas. But to my taste they seem to suffer more than natural wrapper NCs with the peculiar metallic taste I associate with most Non-cubans. Some people love them though, to each his own. Enjoy em, and let us know what you think.

[Willie1]

Pick me too :) lol

Yep, I'm a fan of maduro wrapped cigars, it was the Phillies "Titan Black" that got me started on maduro wrapped sticks :)

In saying that, I'm going to try and have a good selection of cigars with various different wrappers, but Maduro wrapped cigars are definitely my favourite :)

Willie

[larrysputnik]

I have had a couple of NC Red Dot Cohiba Churchill Maduros given to me (Reeally Black cigar), Had one a while ago and I am not kidding I am sure I could taste liquorice on the lips....!
But all and all...A nice tasting cigar...

Cohibs,

Ever have a Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra? Those smokes are so full flavored that you literally taste it for days after you smoke it. I'll send one out to ya if you haven't had one before.:41:

[RhiannonBW]

Another maduro fan here. Before I fell in love with Rocky Patel, my favourite cigar was a CAO Maduro Toro.

I'm a fan of medium cigars, though I think most would associate the darker wrapper with a stronger stick.

Rhiannon

[cohibaIV]

Cohibs,

Ever have a Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra? Those smokes are so full flavored that you literally taste it for days after you smoke it. I'll send one out to ya if you haven't had one before.:41:

No,not had one of those yet matey, would like to try tho...:biggrin1:

[cohibaIV]

Another maduro fan here. Before I fell in love with Rocky Patel, my favourite cigar was a CAO Maduro Toro.

I'm a fan of medium cigars, though I think most would associate the darker wrapper with a stronger stick.

Rhiannon

Hhhmmmm, like Rocky Patels myself..a really good smoke:biggrin1:

[larrysputnik]

One'll be on the way soon enough cohibs:cowboyic9:

[Simon-JG-hr]

I've decided to delve into the archives and pull this thread back up to the fore.

I'm interested to know what people think of maduro cigars - there are a few more people about now, so wondered what the prevailing thoughts were...

[Lee Nub]

I usually lean towards a maduro wrapper, though some of the almost black ones are a little overpowering. I read somewhere the word comes from the spanish for "ripe", as the wrapper takes longer to produce.

They seem to suit my palete a lot better than lighter wrappers, with a few exceptions, they always seem taste stronger.

[SeanP]

I'm also a fan of maduros (maddies). I find that the wrapper is better aged and thus more mellow so the filler can be stronger and you will still get a well rounded or smooth overall smoke.

The Hoyo Dark Sumatra is a prime example as well as the NC Partagas Black. The latter being a 'sweet' cigar to my palette. And by 'sweet' I'm thinking more of scallops or crab then of candy and sugar since there is an accompanying richness to the overall profile. But there are quite a few out there to try and some are better then others...just gotta smoke em all :smoke:

[Lee Nub]

I'm also a fan of maduros (maddies). I find that the wrapper is better aged and thus more mellow so the filler can be stronger and you will still get a well rounded or smooth overall smoke.

The Hoyo Dark Sumatra is a prime example as well as the NC Partagas Black. The latter being a 'sweet' cigar to my palette. And by 'sweet' I'm thinking more of scallops or crab then of candy and sugar since there is an accompanying richness to the overall profile. But there are quite a few out there to try and some are better then others...just gotta smoke em all :smoke:


I like that comparison, i find some of the very dark maduros sweet to taste if you chew on them, and the crab comparison is spot on.

[crslaytor]

yep another one here
just smoked cao maduro today, loved it, literaly !

[jdawg]

love maduros

[whisky77]

Tried the entire Cohiba Maduro range and loved them all, although I think the Genios was the winner IMO. I do enjoy a Maduro wrapper now and again, not sure if I could do one daily though.:smoke:

[Pandyboy]

Pick me too :) lol

Yep, I'm a fan of maduro wrapped cigars, it was the Phillies "Titan Black" that got me started on maduro wrapped sticks :)

In saying that, I'm going to try and have a good selection of cigars with various different wrappers, but Maduro wrapped cigars are definitely my favourite :)

Willie

I have had my only maduro experience with this cigar, although it is a fairly cheap smoke it was nice and sweet and good with a nice spirit.

I have a maduro in the humi at the moment so might give that a go this weekend and let you know.

Pandy :41:

[Maduro Jeffrey]

I love maduro's.

I like them Dark, Rich, Chocolately & Strong. Just like my men.

[monkey66]

I have mixed feelings with Cuban maduros. Sometimes they can be over dominant and kill the balance of the smokes. Interesting to note the general lack of maduro wrappers in CC's compared to NC's.

[Lee Nub]

That may be due to Non Cubans being aged longer, or using aged leaves so they are more "ready" to smoke straight from the shelf, were as cubans are produced technically to age. The maduro wrappers take longer to produce, thus being used more on non cubans

I may be talking out of my arse, I don't know tbh