According to the online distributors, this cigar features an "Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper around a zesty broadleaf binder and a vivid blend of Nicaraguan, Dominican and Peruvian long fillers" and is supposed to be a hearty yet smooth cigar.
The toro size won a "92" rating in a 2007 issue of Cigar Aficionado, then disappeared completely from the magazine's year-end "25 best" rankings list, while several other cigars with lower ratings managed to get listed. For some reason the lucky aesthetes at the magazine dropped it from the trophy list after smoking it again. This intrigued me so I bought a few. Not cheap: I managed to snatch a five-pack at auction for 19 bucks.
The Trinidad Toro is somewhat milder than the blurbs would imply, but it is subtly enjoyable, moving from mellow tea-like flavor to bolder wood and spiciness as the cigar burns down. It is not a powerhouse, but an excellent mid-potency cigar for the morning or early afternoon. It burns well and has balance and character. I was able leave it untended for several minutes at a time while performing leaf-raking and garage-cleaning between puffs.
That being said, these classy cigars deserve to be enjoyed in a state of complete repose. When you give them proper attention, they reward you with fine flavor and gently escalating fullness.
Funny - they cost $144 a box at Cigars International, but only $109 at Famous.
Most similar to:
Hoyo Excaliber Epicure Maduro
Rocky Patel Sun Grown
Rocky Patel Cuban Blend
Omar Ortez Originals
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