Carlos Torano Casa Torano Toro Review

[Laynard]

11/6/2014

Cigar: Carlos Torano Casa Torano
Size: Toro, 6.1”x50
MSRP: $6.35
Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Origin: Honduras



Prelight: This cigar has a light colored wrapper with some minor veins. The scent off the wrapper is sweet, and reminds me of berries, which I’ve never experienced with a cigar before. It’s not that it smells like berries, but the sweetness reminds me of berries. There is also some floral and chocolate notes to the aroma. The foot has a very earth and dusty scent and is very similar to powdered cocoa. I screwed the pooch a bit on using my guillotine and split the wrapper on the shoulder a little, but regardless, the draw has good resistance and tastes like a combination of earth, wood and chocolate.



1/3: The cigar starts off with some real sweet cream, and a bit of earthiness. There are some slight baking spices trying to compete with the cream, but it is an uphill battle. The cream is dominating all other flavors. Even the earthiness I was getting at the beginning has faded away.



2/3: There is a bit of wood coming into play now, mixing with the cream and slight spices. The wood is more of an oakiness than a cedar though. The ash is dense and light grey, lasting almost a full third of the cigar each time, and the burn has been slow, cool and straight. Although the body seems to weaken as the cigar goes on, the wood increases a bit as I reach the final third.



3/3: The last third is all cream and wood. That’s it. Until the end.

Overall: I would definitely recommend this cigar for those just getting into the hobby. It’s extremely creamy, and although advertised as Mild-Medium, it definitely leans more towards the mild side. Not complex, but tasty. Really good construction as well. Those with more refined palates, or looking for a good nic-kick should look elsewhere. But, if you want a mild cigar, perhaps for breakfast, give this one a shot.

[Jordan23]

I never had this one. But based on other reviews (which yours confirmed), I decided it wasn't something I really wanted to try. I like Torano...but this didn't sound up my alley.

Thanks for the review!