Meet the Macanudo Maduro Hampton Court Tube - a dark, oily corona snugly packed in aluminum tubes. At $80.22 for 10 sticks, these 5¾" x 43 ring gems from General Cigar Co. deliver Dominican craftsmanship with Mexican-Dominican filler wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf. The "Maduro" here isn't just a color - their proprietary fermentation creates chocolatey sweetness that earned a 90-point CA rating. Perfect for maduro newbies and daily smokers craving consistency.
First Third: Immediate sweetness - think caramel-dipped walnuts with whiffs of cedar. Smoke output stays modest, perfect for indoor sessions.
Middle Third: Espresso crema notes emerge, layered with vanilla pod and baking spices. Watch for occasional uneven burn needing touch-ups.
Final Third: Dark cocoa powder dominates, backed by earthy undertones. Sweetness turns honeyed before faint pepper spikes signal the nub.
Rolled in General's Dominican factory using "book-style" binding - a technique preserving flavor consistency. The Connecticut Broadleaf undergoes double fermentation to develop its signature sheen and sweetness. Mexican San Andrés binder adds structure without overwhelming the Dominican core of Piloto (nutty cream) and Olor (dry wood) leaves.
