This is a very beautiful looking cigar that I picked up at the local B&M. Love the band design. Smooth chocolate wrapper that is exceptionally firm.
First third - Initial blast of peppery spice and leather which quickly subsides into a smooth almost dry tasting and light flavored smoke. I was surprised at how much the flavor dropped off. Burn was good.
Second third - Still smoking smooth. Small amounts of pepper, leather, and cocoa flavors. The smoke is just very light and you want more from it. A bit of a tease.
Last third - Spice picks up and you can tell that it is a strong smoke but unfortunately a strong flavor is absent from the equation. Burned very well throughout with a good draw.
I prefer other Toranos over this blend. It was a strange combination to have a powerful smoke with such a light flavor...left me wanting more.
