GTO Pain Killer Corojo Toro soft box pressed 11/27/16

 

Appearance 

The wrapper has a mottled appearance with a few prominent veins but also has a very satinlike finish. The seams are tight. It also has a nice oily sheen. The cap is of the 2-seam variety. 

There is also a slight bit of tooth that I didn't notice til I got outside in the sunlight. 

Aroma 

Very aromatic with notes of tobacco, barnyard, honey sweetness and a hint of spice on the wrapper. Honey, cedar and spice at the foot. 

Prelight Draw 

Cedar, citrus, warm cinnamon and dried fruit.

 

1st

The initial draws yield notes of cedar with a honey sweetness and some warm cinnamon spice. The smoke leaves a creamy texture on the palate. The draw is perfect. The burn was off a bit but has almost fully self corrected. There is just a pinch of black pepper joining the profile. The finish is long with notes of cedar, honey, tangy citrus, warm cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper. The ash is mostly dark gray slightly stacked and slightly flaky. A very tasty blend so far.

I removed the ash twice in the 1st/3rd as it was looking very suspicious. Strength was medium.

2nd

Smoke production is in the high range. The flavor profile remains consistent in the 2nd/3rd with the exception of the spice becoming more bold. The warm cinnamon becomes warmer and the black pepper more of a dash than a pinch. The overall profile is still very flavorful.  Strength is at medium+.

Final/3rd

The strength moves to med/full 1/2" into the final/3rd. The cigar is living up to its Pain Killer name. Espresso notes join the profile. 

Overall the Pain Killer Corojo provides a very enjoyable smoking experience. A very well balanced, mildly complex and very flavorful profile. 

A big thank you to Oscar @GTOCigars for the samples for review.

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