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Nicaraguan Forward

Macanudo Inspirado Red

Pepper, Espresso and Dark Chocolate

Macanudo

About Macanudo Inspirado Red

Macanudo Inspirado Red is the Inspirado family’s most Nicaraguan‑forward expression. With an Ecuadorian Habano ligero wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder and aged fillers from Ometepe, Estelí and Honduras, it delivers peppery retrohales, espresso and dark‑chocolate character in box‑pressed Robusto, Toro and Gigante sizes.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium-Full
  • Ecuadorian Habano (Ligero)
  • Dark fruit, black pepper, leather, espresso, cedar

Box‑Pressed Nica

Macanudo Inspirado Red

Macanudo Inspirado Red is a box‑pressed, Medium‑Full line built around an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder and aged Nicaraguan/Honduran fillers. It is offered in Robusto, Toro and Gigante sizes and is noted for dark fruit, pepper, leather and espresso flavors.

Sizes

  • Robusto (Box Pressed) (5.0" x 50)
  • Toro (6.0" x 50)
  • Gigante (6.0" x 60)

Strength

Medium-Full

Country of Origin

Nicaragua

Wrapper

Ecuadorian Habano (Ligero)

Binder

Nicaraguan (Jalapa)

Filler

Aged Nicaraguan Ometepe, Nicaraguan Estelí and Honduran Jamastrán long‑fillers

Year Released

2018

Flavor Profile

Dark fruit, black pepper, leather, espresso, cedar

Inspirado Red is the Inspirado family’s boldest, Nicaraguan‑forward entry: an Ecuadorian Habano (ligero) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder with aged Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers. The profile centers on black pepper and baking spice, moving into dark fruit, leather and espresso/roasted coffee with a lingering, slightly drying finish. The line’s heavy box press and Ligero‑leaning wrapper push it into a firmer mouthfeel and Medium‑Full strength, and reviewers note steady progression across the thirds. It’s designed to give Macanudo buyers a meatier, spicier option without abandoning consistent production quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirado Red uses an Ecuadorian Habano (ligero) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder and a three‑leaf filler blend with aged tobaccos from Ometepe, Estelí and Honduras’ Jamastrán. The line is box‑pressed and was rolled in STG’s Estelí factory.