By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on July 11, These cigars are produced in the venerable Raices Cubanas factory, which is also considered one of the best in the industry. From this blend, Epernay has been made into four unique and exciting sizes with a combination of Criollo and Corojo tobaccos. Other notes include black pepper, freshly baked bread, cedar, and malt.
The draw is wide, wide open. My PerfecDraw draw adjustment tool slinks off in disgust muttering shit about my ancestors. The sweetness that appeared in my nose is mostly absent now.
Instead, the cigar is earthy with touches of raw almonds, some creaminess, and corn kernels. Strength is mild. The spiciness of the black pepper gives the cigar a false presentation that it might be stronger; but the attack is low key and a little weak.
Instead of a full-frontal assault at the start of the race, there is a very slow growth of complexity that is in no hurry to impress. I smoked that inch in just 10 minutes. Unless the tube is filled better as the countdown begins, this Toro will be a mere minute smoke. That tartness of the green grape dissolves into a luscious candy sugariness. Strength is upped to a solid medium.
Caramel makes its welcome debut. The balance is forming now, and nuances appear that swirl like a country two step. Only a couple talking heads…the narration is done by the band members of each highlighted band. In those days, it was not uncommon to be allowed backstage after a concert if you were polite.
