#19 | Confidenciaal Fiftysix
Tasting notes:
This Gran Toro immediately flatters the palate with its cappuccino, milk chocolate, and caramel flavors. Paired with light peppery, earthy, and malty notes, it is very harmonious.
Owner: Cigraal Ltd. Factory: Confidential Origin: Honduras Wrapper: undisclosed Binder: undisclosed Filler: undisclosed Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 165 x 22.2 | 6 1/2 x 56 Released: 2022
#18 | Chateau Diadem Conviction Robusto
Tasting notes:
This Robusto initially presents itself as creamy and sweetish. It is joined by notes of dark chocolate, pepper, and toast. The aromas of nuts, cedar, and cocoa are also present.
Owner: Emily & Thierry Sahakian Factory: Chateau Diadem Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep. Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50 Released: 2022
#17 | Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Coronita
Tasting notes:
Alongside pronounced coffee aromas, this small cigar develops those of wood and bitter almonds as well as a peppery spice and malty sweetness. Later, a wonderfully creamy sweetness comes into play.
Owner: Villiger Söhne GmbH Factory: Villiger de Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 133 x 17.1 | 5 1/4 x 43 Released: 2022
#16 | United Cigars Maduro Toro
Tasting notes:
The basic tone of this very harmonious blend is provided by mocha aromas that alternate between chocolate and coffee notes. In the background there are earthy and woody tones; from the second third onwards, the Toro becomes more peppery but remains nicely creamy.
Owner: David Garofalo Factory: Tabacalera Magia Cubana Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Mexiko Binder: Indonesia Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, USA Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54 Released: 2023
#15 | Kristoff Signature Series 2023 InterTabac Exclusive Toro
Tasting notes:
This wonderfully balanced Toro offers mineral notes throughout, along with white pepper. These are initially joined by dark chocolate, almond and nutty aromas, which are then complemented by an earthy, caramel-like creaminess.
Owner: Krsitoff Exclusiv Cigars Factory: Tabacalera Von Eicken Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Brasil Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 159 x 21.4 | 6 1/4 x 54 Released: 2023
#14 | Aladino Sumatra Limited Edition Toro
Tasting notes:
This Honduran puro has consistently sweet roasted aromas, which are nicely complemented by notes of orange jam, pepper, and barbecue spices. It becomes stronger in the finish but remains harmonious and creamy.
Owner: JRE Tobacco Co. Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52 Released: 2023
