natural vs maduro

[Zach]

What are the differences between a natural and maduro cigar? Can someone give me a quick rundown of the similarities and differences?

-Zach

 

[bchem]

I think maduros are a bit "sweeter" in flavor, but I hear that's because they roll them in chocolate before the add the wrapper or something like that. Some of the naturals are boiled in butter before being rolled, hence the "buttery" flavor of some of those cigars.

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Sorry fetter! I couldn't help myself! (Don't shoot!)

 

[Jeffro600]

Maduros tend to be stronger and sweeter than natural wrappers...not always the case though. Maduros also tend to be bumpier, toothier and often have larger, more pronounced veins. Personally, i prefer maduros to anything else.

 

[theorangeman]

There is a ton on-line (and probably this forum) that describes the differences if you do a search. However, really, the BEST way to understand the differences is to smoke a few of each - then you'll know!

I prefer natural as I do med. bodied cigars. I know some people state that maduros tend to be sweeter (but in my experience, I don't know if I really buy that one). Natural wrappers tends to be a little smoother to the palette whereas Maduro are stronger (which is why I prefer natural).

 

[PetersCreek]

I tend toward Maduros, myself. As others have mentioned, I don't think there are many hard and fast rules that differentiate a natural from a maduro. However, I can give you my impressions about what maduros usually convey to me.

I don't view maduros as necessarily being stronger than naturals...although it's often the case. I also don't think of them as being particularly sweet...at least not sugary sweet. Instead, I typify maduros by flavor notes that are strongly associated with sweetness. Chocolate...nutmeg...allspice...and other earthy, rich flavors.

There's also the character arising from fermentation/curing of maduro. It's difficult for me to describe but I liken it to wine. If you removed all the alcohol from wine, it still wouldn't be grape juice. The fermentation process changes it's character...makes it special. In fact, if you're familiar with botrytized wine, you'll know even better what I mean. I often detect similar notes in these kinds of wines and some maduros.

 

[theorangeman]

That was a good description of maduros and the "sweetness" that many people refer to. Often what people (at least new cigar smokers) think of is the sugary sweetness that you mention. Instead, like you pointed out, it's more about flavors that are associated with sweetness (chocolate, etc.). Well put!

 

[KayakinBoy]

in short: Apples and oranges... that's it.

 

[chewbacco]

Are they sweet apples? :laugh:

 

[Qualls07]

There is a ton on-line (and probably this forum) that describes the differences if you do a search. However, really, the BEST way to understand the differences is to smoke a few of each - then you'll know!

I prefer natural as I do med. bodied cigars. I know some people state that maduros tend to be sweeter (but in my experience, I don't know if I really buy that one). Natural wrappers tends to be a little smoother to the palette whereas Maduro are stronger (which is why I prefer natural).

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It really is a personal preference, because I got some maduro connies from Orangeman and I could taste a definite sweet flavor. A little bit of age will smooth out the maduro for those (me) that prefer a smooth smoke.

 

[theorangeman]

so you like those connies do ya, Qualls? I sort of prefer the #25 naturals, but I digress... back to you guys -

 

[Qualls07]

so you like those connies do ya, Qualls? I sort of prefer the #25 naturals, but I digress... back to you guys -

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smoked two of the #9 maduro and one of the #25 naturals. If the next #9 is as good as the first I will buy a bundle. Wasnt crazy about the #25, but they were pretty good.
I think the main difference is the flavor of the maduro wrapper, theres more of it, and its slightly sweet

 

[tdog]

I tend to think of a Maddie as spicy rather than sweet in most cases. But as Creek says, distinguishing associations of things thought of as sweet is where some of the misconception comes from. For instance if you taste pure, dark choclate it has a more bitter, earthy taste rather than a sweet taste, IMHO.

 

[fetterjohn]

I think maduros are a bit "sweeter" in flavor, but I hear that's because they roll them in chocolate before the add the wrapper or something like that. Some of the naturals are boiled in butter before being rolled, hence the "buttery" flavor of some of those cigars.

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Sorry fetter! I couldn't help myself! (Don't shoot!)

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You're gonna get bombed, all right!!! J/K. :laugh: I knew it will always come back to bite me...but the buttery thing had nothing to do with me! So stop it. I can take the cocoa thing though...I deserve it for being gullible. Carry on...

-Fetter

 

[Krautle87]

Personally, I'm a big maduro fan, they tend to be sweet in my opinion, and very rich.

 

[IgwanaRob]

I think maduros are a bit "sweeter" in flavor, but I hear that's because they roll them in chocolate before the add the wrapper or something like that. Some of the naturals are boiled in butter before being rolled, hence the "buttery" flavor of some of those cigars.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sorry fetter! I couldn't help myself! (Don't shoot!)

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You're gonna get bombed, all right!!! J/K. :laugh: I knew it will always come back to bite me...but the buttery thing had nothing to do with me! So stop it. I can take the cocoa thing though...I deserve it for being gullible. Carry on...

-Fetter

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Personally, I like to have the best of both worlds...

 

[bchem]

I think maduros are a bit "sweeter" in flavor, but I hear that's because they roll them in chocolate before the add the wrapper or something like that. Some of the naturals are boiled in butter before being rolled, hence the "buttery" flavor of some of those cigars.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sorry fetter! I couldn't help myself! (Don't shoot!)

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You're gonna get bombed, all right!!! J/K. :laugh: I knew it will always come back to bite me...but the buttery thing had nothing to do with me! So stop it. I can take the cocoa thing though...I deserve it for being gullible. Carry on...

-Fetter

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Personally, I like to have the best of both worlds...

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[KayakinBoy]

when I worked at the tinderbox, you'd guys that'd come in and buy BOXES of Padron 64 Naturals and saying they wouldn't smoke the maduro because they think maduro is stronger. If you try something in a natural, maduro, or SG, etc, wrapper, and it's avaible in another wrapper, try it.

I don't dig Hemingway natties all that much, but maduros are a different story.