| Occasion: Why not? | Gauge: 50 |
| Cigar: Morado | Length: 6 |
| Price: $3 | Shape: Toro |
Filler: Nicaragua | |
| Binder: Nicaragua | |
| Wrapper: African Cameroon |
Appearance:
This was a magnificently presented cigar with a cedar wrapping and a purple ribbon at the foot. No blemishes or discolorations in the dark wrapper. The only complaint was that the wrapper was a bit torn but I attribute this to the fact that I purchased it in a multi-pack sampler. Shame on the person that put the pack together!
Construction:
The Morado Toro was tightly rolled with not a spongy spot along the entire cigar. You could tell a seasoned veteran put this one together. The cap was well wrapped and no folds or bunches where the wrapper overlapped.
Tasting Notes:
The Camaroon wrapper for this cigar was a delight and apparently in short supply according to Doug Wood, president of La Perla Habana Cigars. A definite spicy and earthy flavor came about and toasty hints came into play for the entire smoke. There were no real distinct flavor phase changes as the cigar was enjoyed but there were many tastes adding to the complexity. This was a consistent and complex cigar. I've heard others describe chocolate flavors but I have yet to experience those.
| Draw | Burn |
| Start: good | Start: even |
| Halfway: good | Halfway: even |
| Three-Quarters: good | Three-Quarters: a bit uneven |
Recommend: I would definitely recommend this to anyone that can enjoy a fuller-bodied experience.
Other Notes: Wrapped in a cedar sheath and purchased from a multi-pack sampler from Thompson Cigars.
Doug Wood, we're told, had to be patient -- it took a long time to get enough top-grade cameroon wrapper leaf to make @ Torano and release this blend. Reviews are quite positive on the flavors, but are mixed on construction, specifically with the draw -- notes of 3 out of a 5-pack being plugged comes to mind, such complaints were usually about the longer sticks. Maybe box aging has helped these issues. As for rarity, there's currently plenty of them -- both CI and Cigar.Com are offering 20 count boxes in the $50-$70 range. Definitely worth a try, especially at those prices, but I'd side-step the possible draw problems and order the Robusto.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment anonymous. I'll definitely have to pick up a box of the robustos. I will add this to my Budget Cigars and Favorite Cigars list.
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