# Macanudo Emissary France Review #21

Now this is NOT what I normally am drawn to. Nicaraguan leaf is more my lode stone however, an excellent smoke and one I would gladly pick up. By southopa73 on September 19 2025 6:14:22 PM

- **Cigar:** [Macanudo Emissary France](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/macanudo/emissary-france/)
- **Reviewed by:** southopa73
- **Date:** September 19, 2025
- **Rating:** 4 out of 5
- **Smoked at:** Lincoln, IL

## Macanudo Emissary France

Now this is NOT what I normally am drawn to. Nicaraguan leaf is more my lode stone however, an excellent smoke and one I would gladly pick up.

I initially paired this with a Mexican lager (it was 91 degrees, Limerick Brewing, Lincoln, IL) but I switched to an Octoberfest (yes, yes I know it jacks with the pallet but my notes didn't change).

Gorgeous wrapper on the foot as well as a beautiful band. (It had better be after all the aging the leaf went through!)

Cold draw is very mild

Slightly nutty flavor on front

First 1/3

Very leather forward with oak barrel woody notes with a slightly salty finish

So far the draw has been tight, but not restricted, burn is very even and smoking very well.

2/3

Leather is not nearly as pronounced with more of a nutty and woody front with the salty coming forward more.

Holding ash very well

Still a nice leather draw with a nutty retrohale

Last 1/3

Back to very leather forward

Still a decent salt and wood present

Oaky leather moving forward again.

Unfortunately, it went out in the last 1/4 (an inch left) so I allowed it to pass with distinction and grace.

Excellent mild smoke, my wife asked if I had onions for supper out with the guys. LOL