Macanudo Inspirado
White Cigars

Macanudo cigars made moves in 2014 to embrace modern blends with their Inspirado series. Starting with two blends, Inspirado Orange and Inspirado Black, these rich and bold smokes were exclusively available to brick & mortar and online retailers, respectively, but proved to be so good that the Inspirado series was expanded with Inspirado White.

Combining the richness of previous Inspirado releases and the smoothness of Macanudo’s most popular blends, Inspirado White will provide your palate with a subtle yet complex mellow-medium bodied smoke brimming with flavors of baking spice, sweet cream, oak, earth, and chocolate.

The exceptional smoothness comes from the six-year aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper that envelops a sturdy Indonesian binder and long fillers from Nicaragua and Mexico. These top-quality gems will be a great addition to your humidor, especially if you are a newbie looking for something rich yet approachable or a seasoned aficionado yearning something mellow in the mornings.

The ratings for this cigar show just how well thought of the experiment turned out to be. Many times, complexity is associated with more robust, darker cigars with a more intense body. But the ability to showcase so many waves of flavor without a strength that, for some smokers, can seem overbearing, is a true skill. Cigar Snob gave it a well-earned 91 rating, while Cigar Dojo gave it an 89, noting that the burn on the cigar was effortless, the price was incredible and the cigar, gave off distinct Cuban vibes.

Average smoking times were roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

It's important to pause for a moment and talk about how impressive that is for a cigar that may have younger generations may associate with their parents or grandparents. Rarely does a company have the ability to reinvent itself so seamlessly and step into the modern age. That is a credit to the Macanudo legacy.

General Cigar president Regis Broersma said of the cigar and its sister Black in a press release: “Cigar lovers who now see Macanudo in a new light should be prepared to be wowed yet again. The new collections continue on the course charted by the original Macanudo Inspirado blends, introduced to the U.S. market last year. Created for discerning smokers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Macanudo Inspirado marked an evolution of the brand, and ushered in an entirely new dimension of taste for Macanudo. Today, the evolution continues with two new lines [Inspirado White and Black] that expand Inspirado’s range and deliver unique smoking experiences made for worldly palates.”

Speaking of palates, this cigar pairs exceptionally well with a handful of options. First, we normally associate Connecticut Shade cigars with the morning smoker and, thus, a simple cup of coffee. This is a slam dunk, though the zestier fillers and complexity also pair beautifully with an espresso or espresso-style cocktail, like a martini. Along those lines, a White Russian, which balances the coffee and the cream flavors expertly with the timely sting of the vodka. A cognac for those who enjoy the beverage is a strong choice in this scenario and the beer drinkers should reach for a pale ale along the lines of a Lagunitas, a classic Sierra Nevada, a Dale’s Pale Ale or the pale ale offering from the Treehouse Brewing Company. Similarly, wine enthusiasts on the lighter side should rejoice. A chardonnay, with its incredible and refreshing crispness is the perfect compliment for a cigar like this.

Available in affordable boxes of 20 and packs of 10, experience Macanudo Inspirado White cigars by placing an online order with JR Cigar today! Along the way, enjoy our curated experience, which is designed not only to pair our customers with the best cigars but educate them along the way. Consider us your concierge for the creation of the perfect humidor.