"Daniel Nuñez, Macanudo’s Cigar Master, oversees every Macanudo Connecticut Valley Shade crop from seed to harvest. His expertise in growing and harvesting Connecticut Shade tobacco contributes to the famed Macanudo reputation as a consistently blended cigar with a consistently smooth taste. This reputation is Macanudo’s most prized possession, one they will never put in jeopardy. That’s why it’s Nuñez’ responsibility alone to determine which of the limited number of first and second priming leaves are selected for Macanudo Gold Label. Those are the lighter, golden brown, thinner leaves that retain more of the natural sweetness that comes from less exposure to the sun. This Connecticut Shade wrapper is then combined with first and second priming select 1998 vintage San Andreas and Piloto Cubano binders and fillers to produce a unique and extremely limited cigar. Indeed, only when there is a crop worthy, and only when Daniel Nuñez gives his permission, is a single Gold Label cigar manufactured. Although the 2000 Connecticut Shade crop was the best Shade crop in ten years, the number of first and second priming leaves meeting Nuñez’ exacting standards was limited, making it possible to produce no more than 400,000 cigars for distribution worldwide. We invite you to try Macanudo Gold Label now while you can. There is no guarantee when they will again be available." |
