Olmec Olmec Maduro Grande

OlmecOlmec MaduroGrande (6" × 60 Maduro)

92%4.6 / 5 stars
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93%93 / 100
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Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper, Nicaraguan binder/filler; made by AJ Fernandez for Foundation; Grande 6x60 gordo. Story and formats on Foundation Olmec page.
Length

6"

Gauge

60

Wrapper

Maduro

Smoke time

~1h 53m

What to know

Critics consensus

Bold and cohesive, stacking earth, baking spice, and bittersweet coffee until a dark cherry note resolves the arc. The texture is lush and the transitions stay orderly for such a strong profile. — Cigar Aficionado (Jan 2026).

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Community says

"Olmec Maduro Grande: good marriage of strength and sweetness for my taste. Would buy again." — Janet

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After Aging Re-Score

Legacy · 92.8

Scores from major publications over time (not community ratings).

Critic reviews

The pros

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  • Cigar Aficionado logo

    Cigar Aficionado

    Published Jan 2026

    Critic

    Bold and cohesive, stacking earth, baking spice, and bittersweet coffee until a dark cherry note resolves the arc. The texture is lush and the transitions stay orderly for such a strong profile.

    94 critic score

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  • Cigar Aficionado logo

    Cigar Aficionado

    Published Dec 2025

    Critic

    Strong complex layers of earth, spice, and coffee bean harmonize before a black cherry finish on a large soft-pressed format.

    94 critic score

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    Cigar Aficionado

    Published Oct 2025

    Critic

    Strength and complexity align in rich layers of earth, spice, and coffee bean that harmonize before a sultry dark-cherry finish on a soft-pressed, open draw.

    94 critic score

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  • Cigar Insider logo

    Cigar Insider

    Published Mar 2023

    Critic

    Toasty full profile of coffee, white pepper, and earth balanced by dark chocolate and molasses on a chunky maduro frame.

    89 critic score

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Community reviews

The smokers

Member ratings and notes from the community.

  • Ethan

    Verified purchase
    4/5
    Strength 4Body 4Flavor 4Construction 4

    I keep a few of these around because they smoke easy and don't break the bank. Dark and a little sweet, super smooth. Good one for sitting on the porch on a Sunday.

    May 12, 2026

  • Big

    Verified purchase
    4/5
    Strength 3Body 5Flavor 3Construction 5

    Quiet Sunday with Olmec Maduro Grande. Retrohale had more spice than the palate, which I liked.

    May 12, 2026

  • Janet

    5/5
    Strength 5Body 5Flavor 5Construction 5

    Olmec Maduro Grande: good marriage of strength and sweetness for my taste. Would buy again.

    Mar 9, 2026

  • Diana

    Verified purchase
    5/5
    Strength 5Body 5Flavor 5Construction 5

    Compared notes with a friend on the Olmec Maduro Grande — we both had clean draws and about the same timing through each third.

    Jan 4, 2026

  • Carlos

    Verified purchase
    5/5
    Strength 4Body 5Flavor 5Construction 5

    The Olmec Maduro Grande impressed on construction. Flavor was a touch lighter than I expected from the scores but still enjoyable.

    Nov 1, 2025

Cigar info

Brand
Olmec
Line
Olmec Maduro Grande
Vitola
Maduro