Torano Reserva Selecta Robusto

[macms]

I do not have a command of adjectives or a palate that readily identifies flavors like cedar, creamy, spice, nutty, chocolate, etc. and frankly it isn't my style to describe enjoyment in this manner anyway. Therefore, I hope you find this review useful. This was one of the first smokes to garner my attention.

The Torano Reserva Selecta Robusto comes in a glass tube with a cedar lining. Very classy. This Torano is a Honduran cigar with an Indonesian binder with Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers that are aged 3 to 5 years. The construction is flawless with a Connecticut Shade wrapper that is small veined with a smooth oily presentation. I found it to be a mild to medium bodied cigar with a great draw and ample smoke. The aroma was pleasing and not pungent with a tasty finish.

I smoked this while enjoying a spectacular rum cake chased with dark roasted coffee. What a treat! I recommend this tasty cigar for new smokers like myself with developing palates.

MSRP $6.78 stick

I rate this cigar 86.

Appearance and Construction 12
Flavor 21
Smoking Characteristics 22
Overall Impression 31

Factoid: Torano was rolling around 300,000 cigars annually in 2000 when the Reserva Selecta was introduced.

This is my first cigar review. It is truly difficult to put into words the "messages of the senses". What is interesting is discovering the vulnerabilities of sharing one's beliefs.

 

[LGHT]

Great info. I've looked at these in a local shop and wanted to try it, but it was a lot more than $6.78. They wanted almost $15 probably because of the taxes so I passed. Glad you like it hopefully ci will have 5r's.

 

[atuck]

Nice, to the point, review. I'm glad you liked it. I have never enjoyed any of the ones I have smoked. I find them to be mild but a little harsh.

 

[surferonthecrystalcoast]

You should also try the maduro.... :thumbs:

 

[Peter_K]

I also didn't care for this. I found it too peppery, harsh and altogether unpleasant. Pretty packaging. It was a gift. I wouldn't buy one with my $.
Peter

 

[macms]

Thanks for the responses. As my palate continues to develop I may ask myself what the hell was I thinking back then? :laugh: With each new cigar I am becoming more sure footed about what I enjoy. I suspect it will take some time before I purchase a box of anything. I'm enjoying the anticipation that variety provides. And there seems to be endless opportunities for the future. I may be late to the party, but I'm sure enjoying myself.