Casdagli Basilica C #1 Maduro

Casdagli Basilica C #1 Maduro

Casdagli Basilica C #1 Maduro is a 6 x 52 Toro blended by Hendrik Kelner Jr. at the Kelner Boutique Factory in the Dominican Republic. Its Ecuador Corojo Maduro wrapper covers a Dominican binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru. Chocolate, citrus, fruit, earth, tobacco, and pepper give this medium to full cigar a profile that is rich without losing the original Basilica C #1’s complexity.

• Offers a Maduro interpretation of Basilica C #1, with richer fruit and chocolate character.
• Pairs Ecuador Corojo Maduro wrapper with a Dominican binder and a three country filler blend.
• Measures 6 x 52, giving the blend room to develop over a Toro length.
• Features the Basilica line’s flared foot, designed to introduce the binder’s character at the start of the smoke.
• Comes in a natural cedar piano top box of 20 individually cellophaned cigars.
• Includes a 69% RH 10g Boveda pack in the box for humidity support during transit and storage.

Casdagli created the Basilica line to honor Emmanuel Casdagli, a patriarch of the family whose portrait appears on its cigar bands. The line also drew inspiration from clients looking for a cigar to accompany oriental teas and citrus driven cuisine. Basilica C #1 Maduro keeps that attention to contrast, bringing fruit and citrus against the deeper character of its Ecuador Corojo Maduro wrapper.

For this version, Kelner used Ecuadorian Corojo leaf and adjusted the binder and portions of the filler to balance the darker wrapper. The result is not simply the original Basilica C #1 in a new color. It is a distinct blend that retains the original’s layered character while placing chocolate, fruit, earth, and pepper in closer conversation.

The flared foot is one of the Basilica line’s most recognizable construction details. It exposes a portion of the tobacco beneath the wrapper at the start of the cigar, letting the opening draws present a different balance before the burn reaches the fully wrapped body. The cedar piano top box, individual cellophane, and included humidification pack complete a presentation suited to a considered gift or an extended stay in the humidor.

Summary

• Box Count: 20
• Region: Dominican Republic
• Strength: Medium to full
• Binder: Dominican
• Wrapper: Ecuador Corojo Maduro
• Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian tobaccos

What size is Basilica C #1 Maduro?

Casdagli Basilica C #1 Maduro is a Toro measuring 6 x 52.

How does the Maduro differ from the original Basilica C #1?

The Maduro uses an Ecuador Corojo Maduro wrapper. Casdagli also adjusted the binder and part of the filler to balance the cigar while retaining the original’s complex character and adding rich fruitiness.

What does Basilica C #1 Maduro taste like?

Casdagli lists chocolate, citrus, fruit, earth, tobacco, and pepper as its tasting notes. The combination gives smokers both darker Maduro flavors and brighter fruit and citrus accents.

How strong is Basilica C #1 Maduro?

Casdagli rates its strength, body, and flavor from medium to full. Individual perception may vary with smoking pace and experience.

What is the flared foot for?

The Basilica line’s flared foot is designed to introduce the character of its binder leaves before the burn moves into the fully wrapped cigar.

Where is Basilica C #1 Maduro made?

Hendrik Kelner Jr. blends Basilica C #1 Maduro for Casdagli Cigars at the Kelner Boutique Factory in the Dominican Republic.

How is Basilica C #1 Maduro packaged?

Each natural cedar piano top box contains 20 individually cellophaned cigars and a 69% RH 10g Boveda humidification pack for transit and storage.

Who might enjoy Basilica C #1 Maduro?

It is a good fit for smokers who enjoy medium to full cigars with chocolate and earth but also want noticeable citrus and fruit. Fans of the original Basilica C #1 can use the Maduro to explore how a different wrapper and adjusted interior blend change its character.