Maduro vs. light color: a comparison of enjoyment with pairing tips
How does the Maduro wrapper differ in taste from other wrappers? And which drinks go perfectly with a maduro cigar? Today I'm going to talk about enjoyment and give you some practical tips.
- Maduro theme week part 1: Maduro wrapper: sweet, dark and full of character
- Maduro theme week part 2: From tobacco leaf to maduro: a look behind the scenes
- Maduro theme week part 3: Maduro vs. light color: a comparison of enjoyment with pairing tips
- All theme weeks
Davidoff Maduro pairing with ice wine. You put the ice wine in the fridge and then in the freezer for 2-3 hours before tasting. I made the mistake of freezing the bottle for 36 hours. Of course that doesn't work.
Maduro vs. light color
| Feature | Maduro | Light color |
| Color | Dark brown to black | Light brown to medium brown |
| Flavors | Sweetness, chocolate, coffee | Grassy, bitter notes |
| Optics | Oilier and shinier | Smoother, less oily |
Perfect pairings for maduro cigars
- Espresso or coffeeThe bitterness of the coffee perfectly complements the sweetness of the Maduro cigar.
- Dark rumA mature rum enhances the notes of chocolate and molasses.
- Port wine or sherryThe sweetness of these wines harmonizes wonderfully with Maduro leaves.
- Strong whiskyPeaty whiskies in particular form an exciting contrast.
- Ice wineSensational with strong cigars with Maduro wrapper. Be sure to try it!
My Maduro pairing recommendation
- Cigar: Davidoff Maduro Toro
- BeverageIce wine, chilled - sensational!
Conclusion on Maduro Week: A treat for all the senses
Maduro Week has shown why cigars with dark wrappers are so popular. With their natural sweetness, complex aromas and intense smoke development, maduro cigars offer a unique experience that many aficionados appreciate.
Outlook for next week: The formats!
Stay tuned, because next week we will be diving into the world of Cigar formats! We will examine how size and ring gauge influence taste and find out which formats are your favorites.
Many thanks to everyone who helped shape this week - we look forward to your contributions to the next theme week!
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Davidoff Maduro with ice wine: The review
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I like to drink a Tawny Port with a Maduro; the older the better, of course.
The older the better...exactly; it's like us men 😁
So the Camacho Trible Maduro with espresso or Lagavulin 16 year old, simply divine....
The Lagavulin 16 year old is so gruuuuusig that it's already great again! A super special whisky. I should buy it again.