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The Macanudo Gold Label Duke of York is a mellow 5 1/4 x 54 from General Cigar’s Gold Label series, with a Connecticut shade wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés binder and Dominican piloto cubano and Mexican filler. Its wrapper and binder come from the first two primings, per Macanudo, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Macanudo Gold Label Duke of York is a 5 1/4 x 54 cigar from General Cigar’s Gold Label series, built on a Connecticut shade wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés binder and Mexican plus Dominican piloto cubano filler. Macanudo takes the wrapper and binder from the plant’s first two primings; halfwheel places production at General Cigar Dominicana in Santiago de los Caballeros.
What It Tastes Like
We found no dated independent review of this vitola, so no score is shown. Macanudo describes the blend as mellow, with sweetness, cream and almond. Cigar Aficionado (May 2024) links that light character to leaf picked low on the stalk, where more shade keeps it lighter and thinner.
Who It’s For
- Café regulars wanting a gentler Duke of York.
- Daytime smokers after a soft, thick 54 ring.
- Newer smokers going wider without going stronger.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Steady size: listed by Cigar Aficionado in 2021 and Cigar Coop in 2024 and 2025
- Leaf sourcing spelled out by the maker, down to the priming
Cons
- No independent score for this size
- Too gentle for smokers who want pepper or power
About Macanudo Gold Label
Per Cigar Aficionado, General Cigar created Macanudo Gold in 2002 as a milder counterpart to Café, and it reaches shops on a yearly cycle; General Cigar billed 2024 as its 22nd year, per Cigar Coop and halfwheel.
Pairing and Storage
Macanudo suggests coffee or an IPA alongside it; our cigar pairing guide matches mild smokes to champagne, light lager or white rum.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Cohiba Connecticut Robusto: Ecuadorian shade from Los Ríos on San Andrés, also from General Cigar Dominicana (halfwheel).
- Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade Toro: shade leaf from Bahia, Brazil, per halfwheel.
- Macanudo Emissary España Perfecto: a 6 x 54 perfecto with a U.S. broadleaf claro wrapper, medium-bodied per Macanudo.
Macanudo Gold Label Duke of York FAQ
How strong is the Macanudo Gold Label Duke of York?
Mild. The maker’s word is mellow, Neptune Cigar lists it as mild, and Cigar Aficionado (May 2024) describes Gold as milder than Café.
What are the Duke of York’s dimensions?
5 1/4 inches by 54 ring, per Macanudo, Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop.
How does it differ from the Macanudo Café Duke of York?
Both measure 5 1/4 x 54. Gold Label draws its wrapper and binder from the plant’s first two primings, and Cigar Aficionado calls it the milder blend.
Is the wrapper Ecuadorian?
Sources differ: Macanudo says Connecticut Golden Shade with no country, while Neptune Cigar lists Ecuadorian Connecticut shade.
Where is the Gold Label Duke of York made?
General Cigar Dominicana, Dominican Republic, per Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Coop and halfwheel.
Café, Inspirado, Emissary and M blends sit together on our Macanudo cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Mild |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Shade |
| Binder | Mexican San Andres |
| Filler | Dominican Republic, Mexican |
| Length | 5 1/4" |
| Gauge | 54 |
