Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Toro

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Okay, please bear with me on my attempt to review this smoke. Being that this is only the forth cigar I have had to date, my reviewing abilities are lacking to say the least. Anyways, here goes:

The appearance of the cigar was very nice. Dark and well constructed. It had a slighty oily sheen and there were very few very small veins throughout. Pre-lit aroma was nice as was the taste, which seemed to be slightly sweet. Nice firm feel with a slight give.

Lighting was very easy and even. The draw was very nice the entire smoke. I can tell you, this thing produced the nicest white, thick smoke, I was very impressed. There was a strong, but not offensive aroma. It seemed to be a mild to slightly full flavor with a pleasing spice that lingered the whole smoke. I couldn't pick out any particulars in the taste, but it was tastey overall. Maybe alittle earthy if I had to try to put a finger on it. Burn was very even and the ash was solid and a nice shade of gray. It made it to about the 2 1/2 inch point before finally succumbing to gravity.

The finish was as nice as the start. Stayed consistant throughout. Lasted about an hour and a half. I used a full cut and it has been stored about a week at 70% RH. For the $5 it cost me, I would definately pick up a couple more.

And one last thing, this bad boy did have my head swimming a little, but in a good way

[SFG75]

Bravo!, excellent job there Puff. That is one of my favorite cigars. Everything but that you mentioned is exactly what I experience each and every time when I light one of those up. Good review.

[hex1848]

I just smoked a Torano Reserva Selecta Petit Corona for breakfast. I just love the entire Torano line.

Good review Puff. You got me eyeing one of the boxes of Carlos Torano Exodus Gold 1959 Torpedo's I have in stock.



Any one up to split a box with me?

[ggiese]

You and I were on the same wavelength yesterday... I had the Exodus silver label robusto yesterday as well. I only had about 45 minutes to an hour to have a cigar, and this fit the bill perfectly. It was the first Torano robusto I've had. A nice smoke, indeed... (and I even smoked it at a Montecrsito event at my shop - I've got a picture of me holding it up being lit by the Montecristo Platinum girl).

[cigarsarge]

Wise move George. I'd smoke a 1959 over a domestic Monte any day.

[ggiese]

Wise move George. I'd smoke a 1959 over a domestic Monte any day.

Unfortunately, my shop doesn't stock Torano. I handed out a few to some of the guys that were there yesterday, and they all seemed happy... One of the guys told me he was dying to get his hands on another one, having been gifted one a while back, and thanked me profusely.

I guess I gotta talk the store owner into carrying them!


BTW - I do like Montecristo's. I just wasn't in the mood at the time... They are a fuller bodied cigar.

[chrisboy]

good review, Puff. I like Torano cigars as well.