For those who love a bold, thick cigar, the Gordo Maduro 7x60 delivers in size and flavor. This large, full-bodied cigar features a Maduro wrapper known for its darker, sweeter, and bolder flavors, for a rich, smooth smoke that rewards aficionados.
1. Size and Shape
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Length: 7 inches (178mm)
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Ring Gauge: 60 (approx. 23.8mm in diameter) – a cooler, longer smoking experience.
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Shape: Gordo – a slower, more relaxed smoke with a greater volume of smoke.
2. Wrapper
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Type: Maduro wrapper, fermented longer to bring out darker, sweeter, fuller characteristics.
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Flavor Profile: Rich, sweet, and earthy, with chocolate, coffee, caramel, and a hint of dark fruit.
3. Filler
- Premium Nicaraguan tobaccos with a rich, spicy flavor, complemented by Dominican tobaccos.
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Flavor Profile: Leather, wood, earth, and spice, balanced by the Maduro wrapper's sweetness.
4. Binder
- A Nicaraguan or Dominican binder complements the rich flavors of the wrapper and filler.
5. Construction
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Hand-Rolled in Ybor City: The Gordo Maduro 7x60 is hand-rolled by skilled artisans in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. The large size requires precise technique for an even burn and smooth draw.
6. Tobacco Aging
- The tobaccos are aged for an extended period, mellowing any harshness and letting the Maduro wrapper fully develop.
7. Smoking Experience
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Draw: Very easy, with thick, cool, satisfying smoke.
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Burn: Slow and cool, ideal for a long session.
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Flavor: Full-bodied and rich, with dark chocolate, coffee, wood, leather, and spice wrapped in Maduro sweetness.
8. Location of Production
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Ybor City, Tampa: Known as the cigar capital of the U.S., with a deep cigar-making tradition.
The Gordo Maduro 7x60 offers a rich, bold, slightly sweet smoke with a long, satisfying finish – perfect for those who appreciate complex, full-bodied cigars.