This robusto seems small to me, but I measure and find it to be correct, however the 50 ring gauge might be a bit generous as I found it to be closer to a 48. Anyway, size parameters aside, the cigar appears to be well made and the construction passes the tests I perform. The wrapper is a deep, dark, black coffee colored beauty that is full of oils and has very few veins. The pre light aroma has heavy earth tones and some hints of strong coffee. The pre light draw shows some chocolate character.
The cigar opens with a profile that is all coffee; deep, rich, black coffee that might be a little over brewed. The strength of the smoke is a surprise as Torano offerings usually show more nuance up front. At the back of the palate there are some very hearty earth presentations and shafts of dark wood bolt through the experience here as well. The draw is above average, but still a bit loose for me and I worry about heat later in the smoke. The burn is on point and the ash is bright white.
The first half of the cigar shows very little development and the complexity and depth are lacking. What is here is a straightforward presentation of coffee and light chocolate notes that are interesting, but not particularly rewarding or deep. The strength mellows out, but I would still characterize this as medium/full. At the back of the palate there are still heavy earth notes, but the dark wood flavors have disappeared detracting from the balance of the smoke. The draw is still performing well, but is still to loose for me. The burn has continued to perform well and is spot on.
The final half of the cigar leaves me disappointed, not in the smoke, but in the fact that I thought it could have been so much more. The core profile shows more chocolate and the balance with the coffee notes is excellent, but the depth and complexity just aren't here. At the back of the palate I detect some fleeting notes of black pepper, but the main flavor continues to be an earthy presentation that is pleasing, but lacking in character. The draw and burn stay consistent throughout.
The finish is smooth and shows some fine notes of coffee and chocolate.
Appearance- 91 a nice looking cigar with a wrapper that makes the mouth water
Taste- 88 lacking in depth and complexity, but what was there was good
Construction- 89 the draw was a bit loose for me, but it did not affect the smoke in a negative way
Strength- 87 a nice medium/full experience that I thought could use more power in the back end
Overall- 88.75 an above average experience and nothing to be ashamed of smoking
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