Macanudo Café
One of the best-known mild cigars sold in the US.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Macanudo |
|---|---|
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Maker | General Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Shade |
| Binder | Mexico |
| Filler | Dominican Republic and Mexico |
| Strength | Mild |
| Wrapper family | Connecticut Shade (light, creamy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: cigaraficionado.com, halfwheel.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Macanudo Café use?
The Macanudo Café uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper, with a Mexico binder and Dominican Republic and Mexico filler.
How strong is the Macanudo Café?
It's generally rated mild in strength (1 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Macanudo Café made?
In Dominican Republic.
If I like the Macanudo Café, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Davidoff Signature (88%), Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente (78%), Ashton Cabinet Selection (78%), Ashton Classic (78%). For something less well known, try the Foundation Charter Oak.
