Appearance
The dark chocolate, rich looking Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper has a couple of thin veins and tightly wrapped seams. The wrapper leaf has an oil sheen but in a matte finish. The filler bunch is well packed with no apparent soft spots.
Aroma
Earth, cedar, dark chocolate and a thick spice on the wrapper. Dark chocolate, earth, cedar and spice at the foot.
Prelight Draw
Earth, cedar, dark chocolate and a mild spice.
1st
The initial draws bring notes of very thick, earthy cedar with a pinch of nutmeg spice. The draw and burn are spot on at 3/4” in. The ash is salt&pepper gray, stacked and looks a bit suspect. Right after typing the word suspect, the ash fell on my lap. Smoke production is at the high range. Strength is currently at medium. Dark chocolate notes begin to show their presence in the profile.
2nd
About 1/4” into the 2nd/3rd notes of black pepper begin to combine with the nutmeg spice. The profile is thick and meaty. The finish is long with notes of earth, cedar, dark chocolate and a nutmeg/black pepper spice combo.
Final/3rd
The well balanced and flavorful profile continues into the final/3rd. Strength is at med/full. The spice is becoming more like a crushed red pepper/black pepper spice combo and is starting to dominate the profile. The profile, dominated by the spice combo continues right to the nub.
Overall
The T Toro provides an enjoyable smoking experience. A well balanced and flavorful profile with a spot on draw and burn.
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