Cigar Review: Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro

Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Made In: Nicaragua
Size: Robusto – 4 3/4 x 52
Price: About $6.50 per single

Appearance & Construction: By far the darkest Maduro I have ever seen. This cigar has a jet black wrapper with virtually no veins and has a solid feel to it. The roll is seamless but has a sloppy double cap.
Smoking Characteristics: The Casa Torano has a nice draw with a bit of ressitance. The burn is fairly even and the ash is a whitish gray color that is solid and has no flowering or flaking. The body of the cigar is medium as well as the strength of the cigar.

Flavors: The Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro has a base flavor of wood and natural tobacco but has nice notes of roasted nuts, coffee beans, and a fruity sweetness that reminds me of maraschino cherries; you know the ones they put on your ice cream sunday, or in your Old Fashion’s. However, as the cigar progresses, the cherry sweetness turns more to an apple flavor which is quite interesting. Overall the flavors are about medium in intensity on this cigar.

Final Thoughts: Overall I thought this was a nice cigar. It has some nice complexity to it and for $6.50 I think it’s a superb deal. This is usually not the style of cigar I smoke but I really enjoyed the Casa Torano. I am one of the Don Pepin, heavy hitting, fuller the better cigar smokers and I think that crowd may not like this cigar because it doesn’t have that pop or flare that those types of cigar typically have. However, I think if they are in the right mind set that this is going to be a delicate smoke I think they could really enjoy it.

Worth a Shot: Yes
Buy Again: Yes
Enjoyablity: Medium to High
Similar Cigars: MX2

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