El Mago’s Miami Art Deco: No Frills, Just Flavor

This Miami Art Deco from El Mago is a damn solid stick. At 6×52, it’s got some heft to it. Wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano that looks slick and feels good in the hand, smelling straight up like sweet tobacco – no fancy perfume here. Lit this bad boy up in my studio, where the air’s thick with good smoke.

First few puffs of this thing hit you with buttery bread – sounds soft, but it’s a real, honest flavor. Then you shoot that smoke back through your nose, and BAM! Spice. Not some delicate flower spice, but a good, solid kick that wakes your palate up.

Digging into the second third, things get a little earthier. You start tasting leather and wood, (slightly nutty) subtile but good. There’s a hint of creaminess hanging around, smoothing things out, but that spice from the start is still lurking in the background, keeping things interesting.

The final third is where this cigar shows its muscle. All those flavors get richer, bolder. That buttery bread, leather, wood, and spice all crank up a notch. It’s a full-on flavor bomb by the end.

This ain’t some flimsy cigar that falls apart on you. The construction is top-notch, and the draw is just right – not too tight, not too loose. Burned pretty darn even, only had to touch it up once.

If you’re a fan of Habano, this Miami Art Deco won’t let you down. It’s got the flavor you’re looking for, plain and simple.

Drank it with water this time, but I’m telling you, this thing would go down great with a sweet whiskey or bourbon. Scratch that – a dark rum would be the real play here. Something with some backbone to stand up to this cigar.

Heads up, greenhorns: If you’re new to this cigar thing, take it easy on the last third. This ain’t a beginner’s puff. It starts medium-full, but that end will sneak up on you with a good dose of strength.

Bottom line: The El Mago Miami Art Deco is a well-built, flavorful cigar that delivers. No fancy talk needed. It’s a damn good smoke.