Habano wrapper · Full
Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Maduro: flavour profile and cigars like it
Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Maduro is a handmade cigar made in the Dominican Republic. Its published strength is full. It has a Oscuro Habano wrapper. The tasting notes in our sources point to cream.
If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are La Gloria Cubana Eighth Street and Diesel Uncaged.

What does Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Maduro taste like?
- cream and nuts
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Habano Maduro Oscuro |
|---|---|
| Binder | Indonesian Sumatra |
| Filler | Habano Jalapa, Habano Ometepe, Ligero Habano Estelí |
| Strength | Full as published by neptunecigar.com |
| Body | Full body |
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Made by | PDR Cigars, manufacturer listing |
| Factory | PDR Cigar Factory, Tamboril |
| Sizes | Robusto 5×52 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What reviewers say
- diego440 (humoytabaco.com): 71 points, Toro, 6 x 52 (2020)In our words: The reviewer reported uneven combustion and stopped after 85 minutes. This was a Dominican Ventura-made Toro.
- 4.17 out of 5 from 32 customer reviews at Neptune Cigar customers (Robusto, 5 x 52)
Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
About Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Maduro
The line. A 2020 Toro review identifies Ventura Cigars in the Dominican Republic. Current retail data identifies PDR Cigars. humoytabaco.com
The brand. The brand identifies Freemasonry as its inspiration. It says its current cigars are handcrafted in the Dominican Republic. Fouad Kashouty and George Dakrat are identified as founders in historical reviews. Historical sources show Plasencia, Ventura, and PDR production claims. hiramandsolomoncigars.com
Cigars like Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Maduro
- La Gloria Cubana Eighth StreetClosest matchHabano wrapper · FullSame Habano wrapper family, about the same strength.
- Diesel UncagedAlso fitsCriollo wrapper · FullAbout the same strength.
- God of Fire AngelenosAlso fitsWrapper style not published · Mild to mediumAlso made in the Dominican Republic, a step milder.
- Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo (2026)Also fitsHabano wrapper · MediumSame Habano wrapper family, a step milder.
- Padron 1926 Serie No.48 NaturalOne step furtherWrapper style not published · FullMore earth and leather, about the same strength.
Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named Hiram & Solomon Master Mason Maduro as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.