First I would like to thank CaJoe for sending these out. This is my first review posted here on BOTL and I hope it is helpful!
A little background, I have been smoking for a little over eight years. I have what I would consider a beginner to intermediate palate. Most notes I pick up I relate to what it stimulates on my palate, not just specific flavors.
6x52 Toro
A few large veins - Very rustic in appearance
Chocolate colored Dominican Criollo Wrapper
Packed firm throughout
Smells of sweet fruit. Reminds me of raisinetts the candy.
The pre light draw is nearly perfect. Not too loose, not too firm.
Initial flavors are Sweet tobacco that has a hint of cane sugar or simple syrup sweetness, mild white pepper, and a pleasant bitter earthy note.
The retrohale was mild with a slight pepper tingle and very aromatic. Promising start as it was not too overpowering to retrohale comfortably and interesting aromatics.
First Third
Faint pepper on the retrohale. Strong woody overtone to the smoke. The sweetness fades into the background with every draw. The finish is long and lingers. It coats my palate with a woody delicious tobacco flavor. Medium in strength.
Second Third
Floral tobacco on the retrohale. The sugary sweetness comes in and out as it pleases. The wood note turns to a more distinct cedar note. Very mild pepper tingle on the retrohale as well. Still medium in strength.
The Final Third
Coco notes, leather has come into the mix, cedar resigns to woody notes again, and almost a soapy bitterness. The bitterness is pleasant, not off-putting at all. Smoke time one hour and 55 minutes.
Summary
I really enjoyed this cigar. It is one of the best boutiques I have tried in a while. You could smoke this cigar any time of day. It stays at a medium strength all the way through. However, the flavors seems to weave in and out throughout the smoke. The thirds are not completely distinct, but the flavors change at will throughout. The construction was great! Burned even and smooth with no corrections despite it's rustic appearance at first sight. If I had to give it a rating number, which I am not qualified to do, it would be 89/100. I would definitely pick one of these up as a lounge exclusive any time I was in the establishment.
Thanks again for the contest and the smokes. Any criticism about my review would be welcome.
A little background, I have been smoking for a little over eight years. I have what I would consider a beginner to intermediate palate. Most notes I pick up I relate to what it stimulates on my palate, not just specific flavors.
6x52 Toro
A few large veins - Very rustic in appearance
Chocolate colored Dominican Criollo Wrapper
Packed firm throughout
Smells of sweet fruit. Reminds me of raisinetts the candy.
The pre light draw is nearly perfect. Not too loose, not too firm.
Initial flavors are Sweet tobacco that has a hint of cane sugar or simple syrup sweetness, mild white pepper, and a pleasant bitter earthy note.
The retrohale was mild with a slight pepper tingle and very aromatic. Promising start as it was not too overpowering to retrohale comfortably and interesting aromatics.
First Third
Faint pepper on the retrohale. Strong woody overtone to the smoke. The sweetness fades into the background with every draw. The finish is long and lingers. It coats my palate with a woody delicious tobacco flavor. Medium in strength.
Second Third
Floral tobacco on the retrohale. The sugary sweetness comes in and out as it pleases. The wood note turns to a more distinct cedar note. Very mild pepper tingle on the retrohale as well. Still medium in strength.
The Final Third
Coco notes, leather has come into the mix, cedar resigns to woody notes again, and almost a soapy bitterness. The bitterness is pleasant, not off-putting at all. Smoke time one hour and 55 minutes.
Summary
I really enjoyed this cigar. It is one of the best boutiques I have tried in a while. You could smoke this cigar any time of day. It stays at a medium strength all the way through. However, the flavors seems to weave in and out throughout the smoke. The thirds are not completely distinct, but the flavors change at will throughout. The construction was great! Burned even and smooth with no corrections despite it's rustic appearance at first sight. If I had to give it a rating number, which I am not qualified to do, it would be 89/100. I would definitely pick one of these up as a lounge exclusive any time I was in the establishment.
Thanks again for the contest and the smokes. Any criticism about my review would be welcome.
