In an increasingly divided world, where the defenders of mild cigars trumpet subtle and sophisticated complexities to fend off the next onslaught of the “strongest ever” claims heralded by the champions of powerful stogies, sticks like the Top-25 rated Macanudo Cru Royale cigar stand astride the middle ground in relative comfort and quiet. Reaching out to smokers who prefer bold, modern flavors without a head-buzz, legendary General Cigar blender Benji Menendez marshaled a mix of tobaccos from the Dominican, Brazil, and Nicaragua into a proprietary “La Vega Especial” binder from the D.R. and placed it all under the influence of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.

Classy yet approachable, the Macanudo Grand Cru can be enjoyed by most smokers, especially those who enjoy cigars like the medium-bodied 5 Vegas Classics or Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion.