Casdagli Traditional Grand Cafe Maduro

Casdagli Traditional Grand Cafe Maduro

• Dimensions: 7 1/2 × 38 (Lancero)
• Origin: Costa Rica (IGM Cigars)
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro
• Citrus reel: Ecuador
• Eggplant core: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru

Grand Cafe Maduro is a model of exceptional elegance within the Casdagli brand. As a long Lancero size with a 38 ring gauge, it demands almost exacting precision in its rolling process. Compared to the Natural version, the Maduro version uses an Ecuadorian wrapper that has undergone a longer period of natural fermentation, aiming to deeply extract the oiliness of the dark leaves and the complex layers of the aged four-country filler through high-temperature burning at a narrow ring gauge. This is a masterpiece crafted for connoisseurs seeking the ultimate linear evolution and penetrating aroma.

• Halfwheel: The Grand Cafe size from the Traditional series performed exceptionally well in Halfwheel's blind cigar tastings, consistently ranking high on the list. The review particularly emphasized its remarkable structural stability within the Lancero size, precise draw resistance, and perfect solution to the problems of being too tight or too hot that often occur with long, thin cigars.
• High level of craftsmanship: Due to the extremely high proportion of flavor derived from the wrapper in the Lancero size, this Maduro version exhibits a powerful burst of oiliness. Through fine-tuning with Peruvian and Dominican tobaccos, Casdagli ensures a high concentration of aromas from multiple regions within a limited burn surface.

Initial notes: Upon lighting, the deep sweetness characteristic of the Maduro wrapper immediately takes over. Due to the 38 ring gauge, the smoke is highly concentrated, opening with rich dark chocolate, espresso, and delicate earthy aromas, accompanied by the signature cinnamon spice. Mid-course: As the burn progresses into the mid-course phase, Lancero's linear charm begins to emerge. The exotic minerality of Peruvian tobacco and the dried fruit flavors of Dominican tobacco are further compressed within a narrow ring path, releasing highly penetrating floral and nutty aromas. The flavor evolution is extremely sensitive, with subtle changes at every turn. Finish: As the smoke reaches its final stage, it develops rich aromas of leather, dark cocoa, and oak. Thanks to years of leaf aging, even during the final, heated phase of the Lancero's burn, the smoke remains cool and pure, leaving a powerful yet smooth, oily finish.

• The artistic expression of the Lancero specification: The 7 1/2-inch length allows for a long and wide-ranging physical evolution of flavor. The smaller ring diameter keeps the tasting focus entirely on the perfect blend of wrapper and filler.
• Maduro's wrapper undergoes a second fermentation: the carefully selected dark Ecuadorian leaves give this model a richer sweetness and more saturated aroma than the Natural version, making it a perfect blend of strong flavors and delicate textures.
• The blend comprises aged tobacco leaves from four countries: rare leaves from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru. Achieving a balance among these four regions within such a compact size demonstrates Casdagli's exceptional blending skills.

Casdagli Traditional Grand Cafe Maduro is a feast for the senses, a testament to patience and precision. Its slender form encapsulates a profound tension within the tobacco, offering a magnificent solo of fine tobacco and aging techniques for every quiet evening.