Macanudo’s Brazilian-wrapped cigar is making a comeback, but it isnβt crafted with the dark tobacco you might expect. When you hear βshade-grownβ wrapper, you probably think of the Connecticut River Valley. However, General Cigar Co. is re-releasing a limited-edition version of its Macanudo Inspirado brand, featuring shade-grown wrappers from Brazilβs Bahia region. These wrappers are lighter than the typical Brazilian cover leaf. Originally launched in 2021, the Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade is back and shipping to retailers this week.
Exceptional Craftsmanship:
- Wrapper and Binder: The cigar boasts a Connecticut-seed Brazilian wrapper paired with a Mexican San AndrΓ©s binder.
- Filler Blend: Inside, you’ll find a mix of fillers from Brazil, Nicaraguaβs Jalapa region, and the Dominican Republic. The Dominican tobacco includes Piloto Cubano and a proprietary leaf called Dominican Cubita, a Cuban-seed varietal grown on a one-acre plot in the Mao region.
Medium-Bodied Pleasure:
- Sizes and Pricing: The Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade is available in two sizes. The Toro measures 6 1/2 inches by 52 ring gauge and retails for $10.99. However, the box photograph shows the Toro at 6 1/4 inches in length. The Churchill measures 7 inches by 48 ring gauge and is priced at $11.99. Both sizes come in brightly-colored boxes of 10, designed to evoke Brazilβs flag.
- Limited Availability: Production is limited to 2,100 boxes of the Toro and 1,200 of the Churchill.
Where It’s Made:
- Production Location: The Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade is produced in the Dominican Republic at the General Cigar Dominicana factory in Santiago.
With its unique blend and Brazilian shade-grown wrapper, the Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade offers a distinctive smoking experience. Donβt miss out on this limited-edition releaseβgrab yours before they sell out!
