Macanudo Cru Royale Lonsdale

[Highlander]

I attended a Macanudo Cru release event last night at a local B&M.

We each got 3 cigars -Robusto, Lonsdale and a Toro, a macanudo cutter and a chance to win either 1000 or 10,000 dollars for a 20 dollar ticket. I didn't win. :crytears:

I chose the Lonsdale to smoke for the evening.

I'm going to have to say that although it could be a good smoke, I was disappointed. It toasted and lit well, but the one I had just would not stay lit. It wasn't that I was putting it down for extended periods either. I'd be smoking it along, stop to converse for a minute or 2 and it would just seem to go out. This started at a little under half way into the cigar. When it went out with a third left after all the relights, I put it down.

It did have a strong pleasant flavor, and if it would stay lit, I'd recommend it. But if you get one some I'd let them sit for awhile.

 

[Jfire]

I had one last night and it was really enjoyable. Great flavors pefect burn and not one relight. Really enjoyed it.

 

[srpoutlaw]

I will say its something a little different from MAC but overall I didn't care for the toro I smoked.

 

[smokinghole]

I attended a Macanudo Cru release event last night at a local B&M.

We each got 3 cigars -Robusto, Lonsdale and a Toro, a macanudo cutter and a chance to win either 1000 or 10,000 dollars for a 20 dollar ticket. I didn't win. :crytears:

You had to pay for a ticket? Did they do the key thing or just tickets? The place I worked had theirs on Tuesday and they just gave the keys away.....

 

[Gokian]

I haven't had a Mac in forever. They worth trying in your opinon?

 

[guado]

They keys were given out for free locally.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Just wondering, how does it compare to the Macanudo 1968?

That wasn't a bad smoke in my opinion, definately had good flavor and decent strength I thought.

 

[VillageIdiot]

I smoked a Gigante Saturday. I thought it was a really good smoke. That's the only size the shop had or I'd have taken a smaller one. Now I'm glad they didn't. I completely enjoyed the 1:30 hour + smoke. I'd like to try the smaller sizes when I can find them locally or semi-locally.

Larry,
To me this is a lot smoother than the 1968. I enjoy the flavors a bit more also. It's a little lighter in body, but makes up for it in flavor. Plus the construction was perfect.