Macanudo Cafe Crystal

This cigar was a disappointment. The draw was far too tight, the cigar was bland and there were no discernible flavors. Overpriced and overrated.

This cigar is one of the best that I have ever smoked. It had a very good flavor and aroma. It was also very well made. The price wasn't too bad either, concidering the quality and characteristics of this particular cigar. Overall it was a fabulous ci

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This has been one of the bes cigars that I have smoked. Am still looking for something better. If there is something better.

It's a Mac. with its unique taste and good construction. You either love them or you dont. A good mild smoke and always the same.

Like a Monte in terms of construction and cigar quality. Was my first fav, but its just a really mellow cigar, best when smoked on a golf course in the early morning.

Like so many Macs, this one is mild. That was fine at first, because there was good flavor despite the mild impact on the palate. After several humidor months, this has lost a bit of flavor and is pretty much just a well build, mild stick. It is along the lines of a Cu Avana now. Too bad it is four times the price!

This smoke just hits it right on so many levels. The crystal tube, while gimmicky is nice. The wrapper looked a bit rough but man, this was a great afternoon smoke, very easy on the palate, a very nice blend that I smoked down to the nub. Ash was shorter than most smokes however. A great smoke that has me wanting more of the Macanudo blends.

This was a nice mild stick but not boring.Very good looking cigar and construction was great,draw was easy.Nice even burn,did not have to mess with at all.Flavor was light but picked up about half way through.I had this in the humi a while and i have 1 left.I hope the next one is as enjoyable as this one.The only draw back with this cigar is the price but I still enjoyed it.

I picked this up for cheap from my local car shop, partly because she has gotten a box that had no labels. I don't care about the label, but got a buck off the price anyway 🙂
This was a longer robusto than most. The burn was one of the best Ive ever had and I did get more creamy mild flavors from this smoke than the last one I tried. A very good cigar, but I think getting a dollar off may have made me more forgiving.

Packed inside a glass tube, this is a handsome, well-made cigar. While the draw is somewhat firm, it burns consistently and produces a fine ash. Has woody and sourdough bread flavors that are lightly spicy, and a grassy taste on the finish. It's a nice mild cigar; I would like to keep some in the humidor to give to novice smoker friends, but it's too expensive to do that.

As one heavy smoking friend put it, "If I had to choose one cigar to smoke for the rest of my life, it would be [Crystals]". It is mild, which is not everyone's preference, but I love it!

This cogar is by far best cigar I ever tried. Nice cacao smel continues to great cacao cedar taste, which is excelent. It is worth every penny. I found other cigars much more expencive, but less good.

Got a box of these, very good flavor from beginning to end. Easy draw, hints of cedar and pepper, worth every penny.

They say that what does not kill you will make you stronger. If you’re in a mood to test that axiom then look no further. Harsh and bitter with an overpowering taste of green grass and wet wool. Despite the oh-so-cool glass tube this cigar is a total and complete waste of money!

Harsh with a definate sour taste. Not a great smoking experience. Predominant 'burnt sour cream' tones.

Slightly bitter cedar flavor, nice spiciness with hints of tobacco. Finishing off the last of the box that was gifted in Dec. It has been sitting unwrapped in the Humidor and was getting a little ragged so it was time to smoke it. The wrapper was starting to tear, which was really my fault since it was being moved around so much and the wrapper is so thin. That must be why there is so little taste to this cigar. Pre light there is almost no hint at what to expect. Lit well with a peppery taste from the start and a slight bitterness from the cedar taste. The taste of slightly bitter cedar and spiceness lasted throughout the smoke. Where is the flavor of the tobacco though.

mild - good flavor- a hit with new cigar smokers.

I smoked one of these at the casino last week in hopes of changing my luck. I have smoked these before and I have come to expect a certain quality from Macanudo. This cigar was no different, quality all the way. An absolute beautiful cigar with nice looking packaging. Meticulously constructed Connecticut shade wrapper, smooth as a baby’s butt. The draw was excellent, unlit and lit. No problems with clogging, this one burned flat even the whole way through. I think I like these so much because they are light bodied and start of with a very light flavors. But towards the finish they build up a little heavier pepper-ish flavor, but not too heavy. All of this makes for a great finish. I paid top dollar at the casino cigar shop $12.00, but what ya gonna do? These usually retail for around $6.50. BOTTOM LINE: Just what I needed, reliable, light, smooth, not too bulky, great cigar for being out in public, a must try.

This cigar certainly left something to be desired. When inspecting it, it looked great. Beautiful construction, etc. Once it was lit, my opinion changed. It burned well, but was too mild, to the point of being bland. There are much better cigars out there for this price.

I thought the cigar had great qualities for the price I paid. Good draw, great wrap and the burn was consistent. Taste left a little to be desired but still one of my favorites.