Machetero is a cigar line crafted by the Meerapfel family, a tobacco-family with over five generations of experience and more than 140 years in the business. The Meerapfels produce Machetero as their “bundle” line, aimed at delivering a solid, everyday smoke that balances strength and approachability. The cigars are made in Nicaragua using mostly Nicaraguan tobaccos, combining traditional craftsmanship with efficient production. The aim is to deliver authenticity, flavor, and reliability at a very good price.
A long-format vitola that stretches time, giving the smoker a steady and evolving ride through classic Nicaraguan flavors.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Natural
Flavor: Woody, peppery, subtle spice
Strength: Medium
Experience: Smooth and extended, designed for long sessions
Character: Relaxed, consistent, enduring.
Intent: To offer a vitola that rewards patience and delivers an extended smoking ritual.
Usage: Perfect for quiet evenings, long conversations, or celebratory gatherings.
Tasting Journey: Starts mild with cedar wood, builds into pepper and spice midway, and closes with a steady balance of earth and warmth.
Overall Experience: A vitola that values time—giving smokers a journey that evolves gently and leaves a calm, satisfying finish.
A compact but expressive cigar, crafted to balance spice, wood, and earth in a versatile format that suits daily enjoyment.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Natural
Flavor: Woody, spicy, balanced earthiness
Strength: Medium
Experience: Reliable, flavorful, consistent performance
Character: Practical, steady, dependable.
Intent: To serve as the “daily driver” of the Machetero line—flavorful, satisfying, yet approachable.
Usage: Perfect as a midday smoke, during a coffee break, or when time is limited but flavor is desired.
Tasting Journey: Opens with cedar and spice, maintains a balanced earthy core throughout, and closes with a touch of warmth on the palate.
Overall Experience: A cigar that embodies the brand’s essence—flavorful, dependable, and approachable, ideal for smokers who want consistency every day.
The Panatela is the refined whisper of the line — long, slender, delicate. With a slim frame and precise roll, the Panatela distills the essence of Machetero’s Nicaraguan roots into a smoother, more elegant smoke.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Flavor: Soft woody notes, herbal accents, gentle pepper touch
Strength: Mild-to-Medium
Experience: Elegant, balanced, ideal for quiet moments
Character: Subtle and graceful — the Panatela lets the wrapper leaf shine more than bolder vitolas.
Intent: To offer smokers a taste of Machetero’s signature puro blend in a slim format that rewards attentiveness.
Usage: Perfect for shorter breaks, moments of reflection, early afternoons, or when you want flavor without bold intensity.
Tasting Journey: Lights with a gentle wood note, soon followed by herbal tones; pepper appears softly in the mid-section and fades into a smooth woody-herbal finish. Burn is clean, draw is refined.
Overall Experience: A cigar for someone who values nuance over power. The Panatela doesn’t shout—it whispers, drawing you in with its elegance and rewarding patience with a smooth, refined smoke that still carries the soul of Machetero.
The Petit Corona is a timeless size, compact and elegant, delivering Machetero’s Nicaraguan character in a quick, flavorful format. It’s the traditional gentleman’s vitola—straightforward, satisfying, and perfect for everyday use.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Natural)
Flavor: Cedar, earthy spice, light pepper, subtle nuttiness
Strength: Medium
Experience: Classic, balanced, reliable daily smoke
Character: Traditional and approachable; a vitola that honors heritage.
Intent: To give smokers a smaller, practical size without sacrificing the authenticity of the blend.
Usage: Ideal for lunch breaks, commuting, or quick evening sessions when time is limited.
Tasting Journey: Opens with cedar and light pepper, shifts into earth and nutty tones mid-way, and ends with a clean woody finish. Burn is steady, producing a satisfying amount of smoke.
Overall Experience: A faithful expression of the Machetero line in a classic vitola—straightforward yet flavorful, making it the everyday choice for smokers who appreciate tradition.
The Robusto is the heart of the Machetero line. Solid, flavorful, and dependable, it captures the everyday spirit of Nicaraguan tobacco in its most popular and approachable format.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Natural or Maduro options)
Flavor: Cedar, earth, pepper; Maduro adds creamy sweetness and darker wood
Strength: Medium to Medium-Strong
Experience: Balanced and reliable; the classic choice for daily enjoyment
Character: Honest, sturdy, and versatile—this is the vitola that defines the line.
Intent: To deliver Machetero’s identity in its purest, most universal size.
Usage: Ideal as a daily smoke, equally suited for afternoons with coffee or evenings with friends.
Tasting Journey:
Natural wrapper: Opens with cedar and earthy spice, mid-section shows balanced pepper, and finishes warm with wood and earth.
Maduro wrapper: Starts richer, with dark wood and light sweetness, builds creaminess mid-way, and closes with cocoa-like depth and spice.
Overall Experience: A straightforward, dependable robusto that offers just the right balance of flavor, strength, and duration—proof of why this vitola remains the most beloved.
The Short Robusto is a bold flash of Nicaraguan power. Small in size but big in flavor, it delivers the Machetero essence quickly and directly.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Natural or Maduro)
Flavor: Concentrated cedar, earthy spice, pepper, touch of sweetness in Maduro
Strength: Medium to Medium-Strong
Experience: Quick but intense; compact cigar with full presence
Character: Direct, vigorous, and rustic; shows strength right from the first draw.
Intent: To provide the Machetero identity in a short, time-efficient vitola without sacrificing flavor.
Usage: Perfect for coffee breaks, after lunch, or situations where time is limited but satisfaction is required.
Tasting Journey: Fires off with cedar and pepper from the first puff, mid-section deepens with earthy spice, and the finish can add a faint natural sweetness when rolled with a Maduro wrapper.
Overall Experience: A no-compromise short cigar—small in stature, yet powerful and expressive, delivering a concentrated Machetero experience.
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