Torano Excodus 1959 Toro

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Dom. Rep, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
Size: 6 x 50

My Strength Rating: 6

This cigar is peppery up front on the first half. A good black pepper presence with a chewy earthy style and a rich dark roast coffee profile. This cigar fills the palate with lots of rich and flavorful smoke. There were times I thought the strength rating reached 6.5 or a 7. The middle part of the cigar mellowed out a bit. The black pepper was a little quiet and the earthiness picked up. The cigar got a little strong on the final couple inches.

Carlos Torano Virtuoso Toro

Wrapper: Nicaragua Sun Grown Pueblo Nuevo
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama
Size: 6 x 50
My Strength Rating: 5.5/6

On the sampler box it describes the tasting notes as, ‘roasted coffee, cocoa and a peppery spice.’ I find this to be a pretty good description of this cigar. The pepper to me is a mix of white and black pepper spiciness. The coffee profile is a medium-full roast likeness and there is a slight dark chocolate dryness that adds some character to the overall smoking experience.