I had a Torano Exodus 1959 maddy churchhill. I know, it's been smoked and reviewed a million times, but I liked it a lot, so what the hell. And in case someone hasn't tried one yet.
Construction: 8.0 Very nice, the wrapper is so smooth, could hardly see the edge of the wrapper. Veins very small. The cap was nice, but when I cut, the whole cap ring just fell off. :smiley6: But the wrapper stayed on, no unraveling (even after I dropped it :smiley7: ). Box press shape feels nice in the hand. Slightly sweet taste to the wrapper. Very attractive cigar.
Taste: 9.1 Very rich and smooth. Chocolate, earth, leather, smooth feeling smoke, I guess we call that creamy. Not much poke-me-in-the-nose. A tad bit more body woulda been nice, but then it would have been a different cigar. Great aroma. I nubbed the hell out of it.
Burn: 9.2 Excellent burn. No touch ups required. Started a few little runs, but they self-corrected. Did not taste hot when getting to the nub. Great draw throughout. Plenty of creamy smoke. Not a long asher - they fell off easily at an inch in length.
Value: 9.0 Great enjoyment for a moderately priced stick. I feel the urge to buy a box.:smiley20:
Overall: 8.83
