Martinez Forty Five Series Maduro
Posted on December 02 2020
Vitola: 5 x 54
Smoking Time: 62 minutes
Cigars Smoked: 5
Body: Medium - Full
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan Seco, Dominican Viso, Dominican Ligero, Cubanito
Martinez Hand Rolled Cigars was founded in 1974 in the heart of New York City by Don Antonio Martinez. The 45 Series was created to celebrate 45 years of business, blended by master tobacconists Crystian Polano and Marino Rosario.
Visual Inspection: Rustic in appearance with larger veins and noticeable seams. The Mexican San Andres wrapper is beautifully marbled. Sweet and leathery to the nose.
Cold Draw: Barnyard floor, indistinct sweetness, and light notes of hay.
First Third: Wonderfully sweet on first light — slight hints of leather, then sweetness fades into a more balanced leather and spice profile you’d expect from a San Andres cigar. Medium body at most in this third.
Second Third: Consistent and tasty. Minor burn correction needed but nothing major. Smoke production high, draw perfect throughout.
Final Third: Body bumps a notch or two. A slight amount of pepper appears in both the draw and retrohale — welcome and not overpowering. Sweetness and leather from earlier thirds remain.
Final Thoughts: Don’t let the rustic appearance fool you. Full of flavor, this is a cigar I always go back to. We’re happy to offer such a unique cigar from such a unique manufacturer at Luxury Cigar Club.
-Chris
Frequently asked questions
What does the Martinez Forty Five Series Maduro taste like?
The Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper delivers earth, dark spice, and natural sweetness with medium-full body. The reviewer calls it full of flavor and a cigar they always return to — high praise for the price range.
Is Martinez a reputable brand?
Martinez Hand Rolled Cigars is a smaller boutique operation with serious craftsmanship. The Forty Five Series demonstrates their ability to produce well-constructed, flavor-forward cigars at accessible price points.
Is the San Andres Maduro wrapper the same as Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro?
No — San Andres is a Mexican tobacco with a distinct earthier, spicier character compared to the sweeter, more chocolatey Connecticut Broadleaf. Both are popular Maduro bases but deliver noticeably different flavor profiles.