Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Macanudo 1968 Trompeta

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Stogie Reviews: La Escepción Excepcionales — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:11:00 +0000

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By: Mark Y

Mark Y — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:11 +0000

This is the first 1968 I have tried and I was both pleased and disappointed with this cigar. I cut my teeth smoking Macanudo’s 10 years ago and have been hoping for something a little more complex from them, but that retained some of those classic Mac flavors.

The initial flavor was classic Macanudo albiet a little more intense. Unfortunately by the half way point it became very earthy, even mushroom like. The flavor reminded me of the Don Pepin Garcia My Father line, which I know has recieved great reviews, but of which I am no fan. Additionally, it started to tunnel on me and required me to relight it twice.

The last third was very nice and the aroma reminded me of a good scotch. I have another stick I will try in a week or so to see if this one was a outlier but, if it’s not better, I wouldn’t buy it again.

By: Marc E.

Marc E. — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:24:51 +0000

I can attest to the aging potential of the Macanudo 1968. I smoked them without any aging the first time and the smoke was unbalanced and harsh at times. After more than a year in the humidor they became quite a medium bodied treat.

By: George E.

George E. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:53:58 +0000

Dave – You’re not alone. I’m constantly amazed at how some cigar makers don’t even put all their offerings on their Web site. It can be very annoying.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:46:20 +0000

Thanks Patrick. I only saw the previous 4 shapes on the Macanudo site, so I wasn't sure. Is it me, or is it frustratingly difficult to obtain solid information about cigars? Almost seems like it's intentional.

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:45:07 +0000

I haven't tried to age this vitola or any other in the line. In fact, I smoked the two examples I obtained for this review only a month after bringing them back from New Orleans. Something tells me, however, that time might round off some of this blend's edges.

As for production, I didn't come across anything in General Cigar's press release or elsewhere to indicate the Trompeta wouldn't be a permanent addition to the 1968 lineup.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:53:34 +0000

Is this shape a limited production? Would you expect it to age well?