Anybody Like Macanudos?

mahtofire14 · 01-06-2013, 03:36 PM

I just can't seem to find one that I enjoy. For some strange, unknown reason I want to like these cigars but it just never happens. I smoked one at my local B&M last night and same result. Loose draw, burned hot, got bitter. Anybody like Macanudos around here? Never see anyone saying they smoked one in the "What did you smoke today" thread. Maybe there's a reason.

mfarre03 · 01-06-2013, 03:44 PM

I hear you, I have probably tried 7 or 8 of these and can't seem to find one that I like. Each one that I had tastes like crap, no matter where I get it from, lol I have buddies that love them, I have given up.

maninblack · 01-06-2013, 03:51 PM

For a beginner I'd recommend them. They are too mild and boring to me. Even the darker ones. I've heard they are the no.1 selling cigar in the US. Not sure if its true or not.

big_jaygee · 01-06-2013, 04:05 PM

i like the macanudo vintage 1997 maduro robusto. like maninblack said... even for a maddie it is on the milder side

never_enough · 01-06-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mfarre03

I hear you, I have probably tried 7 or 8 of these and can't seem to find one that I like. Each one that I had tastes like crap, no matter where I get it from, lol I have buddies that love them, I have given up.

Same.

I haven't liked any of them. G/f's uncle loves them.

BigCat · 01-06-2013, 04:27 PM

All caveats about liking what you smoke, etc., but to me they're cigar training wheels.

hotreds · 01-06-2013, 05:25 PM

yes

Porch Dweller · 01-06-2013, 05:27 PM

I used to like the Cafe's quite a bit when I first started smoking. But now I don't care for them too much. There are mild cigars with much more complexity for the same or cheaper cost.

Remo · 01-06-2013, 05:48 PM

They got me started in this hobby, haven't revisited them since

But I liked the ones I started with

01-06-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

All caveats about liking what you smoke, etc., but to me they're cigar training wheels.

I agree with this statement... my uncles love Macanudos and I used to smoke em' with them, since I have gotten into better cigar brands they don't even hold a candle to a "real" cigar...

Bax · 01-07-2013, 01:03 AM

I just find them dull.

Bleez · 01-07-2013, 05:48 AM

I remember enjoying the 1997 Vintage as well when I got started. Beautiful wrapper, held up well, great presentation with the metal band...Haven't had one in a couple of years but do remember it being on the mild side, which was good back then. If I saw one at a decent price I'd try it again for s's and g's...

14holestogie · 01-07-2013, 06:39 AM

Dull and mild. With that said, sometimes that's what I'm in the mood for.
I got a boxes of them.

mjdx88 · 01-07-2013, 06:43 AM

I have always avoided them because I have read that they are very mild. I had a cafe for the first time over this past summer and it was one of the best smokes I have ever had....I picked one up a few weeks later and it was tasteless. I'd still be willing to give another 5-pack a shot before writing these guys off.

Subvet642 · 01-07-2013, 06:51 AM

I like the little Court Tubos with coffee in the morning. As I smoke cigarettes, too, I can just inhale these. Although quite mild, there's plenty of flavor when you do that.

Wharf Rat · 01-07-2013, 05:41 PM

They're sorta the MacDonald's of hand rolled cigars...

Sadden · 01-07-2013, 09:54 PM

I was thinking about something similar the other day. When i first got into cigars , i used to think Backwoods was a good quality cigar. Had my first one in about a year a couple weeks ago , and it tasted like plastic to me.

01-06-2013, 03:36 PM	#1
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Anybody Like Macanudos? I just can't seem to find one that I enjoy. For some strange, unknown reason I want to like these cigars but it just never happens. I smoked one at my local B&M last night and same result. Loose draw, burned hot, got bitter. Anybody like Macanudos around here? Never see anyone saying they smoked one in the "What did you smoke today" thread. Maybe there's a reason. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

01-06-2013, 03:44 PM	#2
mfarre03 Never pet a burning dog.. Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 280 Trading: (3)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I hear you, I have probably tried 7 or 8 of these and can't seem to find one that I like. Each one that I had tastes like crap, no matter where I get it from, lol I have buddies that love them, I have given up.

01-06-2013, 03:51 PM	#3
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? For a beginner I'd recommend them. They are too mild and boring to me. Even the darker ones. I've heard they are the no.1 selling cigar in the US. Not sure if its true or not. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-06-2013, 04:05 PM	#4
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? i like the macanudo vintage 1997 maduro robusto. like maninblack said... even for a maddie it is on the milder side

01-06-2013, 04:27 PM	#6
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? All caveats about liking what you smoke, etc., but to me they're cigar training wheels. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

01-06-2013, 05:25 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? yes __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

01-06-2013, 05:27 PM	#8
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,165 Trading: (24)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I used to like the Cafe's quite a bit when I first started smoking. But now I don't care for them too much. There are mild cigars with much more complexity for the same or cheaper cost.

01-06-2013, 05:48 PM	#9
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? They got me started in this hobby, haven't revisited them since But I liked the ones I started with __________________

01-07-2013, 01:03 AM	#11
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I just find them dull. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

01-07-2013, 05:48 AM	#12
Bleez Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bleez Location: Too far from water... Posts: 675 Trading: (26)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I remember enjoying the 1997 Vintage as well when I got started. Beautiful wrapper, held up well, great presentation with the metal band...Haven't had one in a couple of years but do remember it being on the mild side, which was good back then. If I saw one at a decent price I'd try it again for s's and g's...

01-07-2013, 06:39 AM	#13
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? Dull and mild. With that said, sometimes that's what I'm in the mood for. I got a boxes of them. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-07-2013, 06:43 AM	#14
mjdx88 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 133 Trading: (1)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I have always avoided them because I have read that they are very mild. I had a cafe for the first time over this past summer and it was one of the best smokes I have ever had....I picked one up a few weeks later and it was tasteless. I'd still be willing to give another 5-pack a shot before writing these guys off.

01-07-2013, 06:51 AM	#15
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I like the little Court Tubos with coffee in the morning. As I smoke cigarettes, too, I can just inhale these. Although quite mild, there's plenty of flavor when you do that. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

01-07-2013, 05:41 PM	#16
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 780 Trading: (7)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? They're sorta the MacDonald's of hand rolled cigars...

01-07-2013, 09:54 PM	#17
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Anybody Like Macanudos? I was thinking about something similar the other day. When i first got into cigars , i used to think Backwoods was a good quality cigar. Had my first one in about a year a couple weeks ago , and it tasted like plastic to me. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin