Cigar Review: Macanudo Vintage 2000 X

By Samuel Spurr

Tale of the Tape

Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Vintage 2000

Filler: Dominican Republic, Mexico

Binder: Mexican San Andrean

Produced: General Cigar Factory Dominican Republic

Length: 6 Inches, Ring Gauge: 54.

Each leaf used to create this cigar was cultivated in 2000, hence the name Vintage 2000. This cigar’s wrapper was immaculate. It would have to be if it proclaims to be using 9 year-old wrapper leaf.

The Macanudo begins with uber-smooth honey and roasted nut flavours and light smoke slowly tempts the palate. The strength of the cigar picks up slightly in the second third, with continued hints of roasted nuts. Pepper notes introduce themselves and give the cigar more strength through the middle. The final third picks up dramatically and moves from being a light-bodied smoke to medium-bodied. The smooth pepper and roasted nut flavours continue unabated. With the age of the leaves used, this cigar was always going to exemplify subtle flavour changes.

Considering the age of the leaves, The Vintage 2000 was never going to be a knock-your-head-off cigar; its sleek flavours slowly creep up on you, while a perfect draw makes for an enjoyable early-afternoon smoke.

Cigar Courtesy of Swedish Match.