Macanudo

PappyJ

A gentleman recently sent me a 5 pack of Macanudo Robust, in exchange for a 5 pack of 5 Vegas Classic.  Boy, he definitely took me for a ride.  I heard about Macanudo Robust being an improvement over any standard Macanudo but that is simply not the case.  Regardless, it was not a fair trade at all.  Any input, greatly appreciated!

phisherman

I would say lesson learned. If it says Mac; just say no. Sorry you got took; at least the 5 Vegas sticks don't cost a lot.

Donny

I agree with Phisherman, it's a good lesson learned. I've just never understood the whole "Macanudo thing". I've tried to give that cigar a fair shot numerous times, and I always find it to smoke metallic and grassy. For my money, give me a 5 Vegas Gold or Sol Cubano Connecticut for half the price! I would check out one of our mild samplers, this will give you an oppurtunity to try a number of milder smokes from all different manufacturers. Of course, you can always PM me or shoot me an email: dhardy at cigar dot com.

kuzi16

Donny:

I agree with Phisherman, it's a good lesson learned. I've just never understood the whole "Macanudo thing". I've tried to give that cigar a fair shot numerous times, and I always find it to smoke metallic and grassy. For my money, give me a 5 Vegas Gold or Sol Cubano Connecticut for half the price!

 

again i agree with the both of you.  to me its not so much about flavor.  I tend to like stronger cigars.  I think Macs are too mild for me and have just a flat taste.  I agree also on the 5 vegas line.  However the gold again is too mild for me.  I like the classic for a milder smoke. It is more on the medium side but if you can handle it, that cigar will put a Mac to shame. 

If its the wrapper you like, i would go with a cusano 18 double connecticut.  always a good relaxing cigar.  Never any burn issues, always a smooth mild smoke.  The Churchill size would be great for you golfing fellows. its a cigar i can light and not have to worry about at all.

CastleCrest

CigarStudent.com

Just remember, one person's junk is another person's treasure. Now you know you aren't that hip to the "Mac". I don't the price point on Macs, but 5 Vegas Classics are a safe trade...one the best price points in the industry. If the trade went off without a hitch, at least you didn't get taken in that matter.

jihiggs

In my opinion, macanudos are flavorless and have no body whatsoever, which is why they are favored by new smokers, doesn't make 'em lightheaded!

CastleCrest

stogeymantx

phisherman

So the lesson will be learned for only a buck instead of more. Ha-ha. I don't think anyone on this board will be able to tell you how a macanudo tastes. People on htese boards just do not smoke them. They are a beginner cigar and once you taste something with body and flavor; ther is no need to ever have them again. That said; even I once smoked them when I wasn't into cigars and would have one once in a great while as I had no palete what so ever. -Dave

mikalsan

I agree as well. Not fair, although, Ill be honest, I have never had the opportunity to try the 5 Vegas. I have heard good things though. I myself have given Macs a fair chance and would pass on them every time.

handypantz

lol..i can tell you how they are!!! In order to get the 'free' cigar.com sampler I bought a macanundo sampler ....this was awhile back before I knew anything about the cigar other than that they were cheap........ive 'tried' two of them and thoguht each time i would be better off smoking grass rolled in tree bark.......ohh well...they make good gifts

Smoke=Fire

handypantz:

ohh well...they make good gifts

Not if you are trying to encourage your buddy to become a Cigar smoker as well so you have some more good company

chrishollandband

I heard that if you soke a macanudo, or any cigar, in a jar of chuck norris's sweat over night, the cigar turns into a bar of solid gold. and cures polio! maybe try that!