Carlos Torano stuff - opinions / recommendations?

[megladon8]

I've been intrigued by Carlos Torano sticks for a while now. They've got some pretty cool marketing behind them (love many of the box and label designs) and many of the blends have a slew of 90+ ratings attached to them.

To this day, though, I've only ever tried the Fortress, which I enjoyed the flavours of but found the vitolas a little too chunky for my liking.


Torano has about 15 or 20 blends (from what I can see) ranging from yard 'gar prices to super premium, $10+ sticks.

I know that, for example, the Exodus 50 Years is pretty highly regarded around here.

What about the others? Any opinions either way with the other blends?

 

[BrandonP]

The newest blend, Vault, is quickly becoming one of my faves. Fuller bodied then anything else Torano makes it has such a great sweetness to it. Priced around $8 a stick it isn't too crazy price wise. The 50 year Exodus (Copper band) and the Silver band Exodus are both good sticks as well and priced nicely. I would start with those Mega.

 

[L8A]

Not a fan at all. Just my .02 though.

 

[Hoshneer]

The Exodus Silver is my favorite and the Gold is good too. The other one I absolutely love is the Master.

Tapatalk makes me wet.....

 

[StocktonJohn]

The Virtuoso is very good, especially in double corona.

 

[kockroach]

The 2008 Tribute Churchill is Damn good...haven't been wow'd by any others.

 

[W.B.]

Right on there Jere. They can have a fragile wrapper but are worth a try to me; churchill, best size for the line imo as well.

 

[StocktonJohn]

The 2008 Tribute Churchill is Damn good...

agree.

 

[JNT]

Not a fan at all. Just my .02 though.

+1

I've tried several, and not my cup.

 

[GoingPostal]

Yeah love the exodus 1959 silver and gold. The silver is woody and nutty with a little spice on the back end. The gold starts off with leather and some sweetness and then changes to a Leather and woody spice in the end. The Noventa is also a good one if you find a deal on those, they are creamy earthy nutty.

Think Torano gets overlooked because they are good cigars but they just don't WOW people to stock up. Ive smoked some of the other lines remember I enjoyed them but really didn't leave a lasting immpression (exodus being the exception) and never had a tribute

 

[aquarich]

Gonna pile on with Jere and WB...........the '08 Churchill is awesome

 

[BrandonP]

You all should try the new Vault. I think it might be something that will "wow" you guys who don't normally lean towards Torano.

 

[Alwayslit]

Not a fan at all. Just my .02 though.

x3.....meh in my book.

 

[smokemifugotem]

The 2008 Tribute Churchill is Damn good...haven't been wow'd by any others.

Whoever this guy is...he speaks the truth. Very good cigar imo

 

[theribdoctor]

The 2008 Tribute Churchill is Damn good...haven't been wow'd by any others.

This.

 

[heavyd]

Great...another box to buy ...

 

[danthebugman]

Besides what's already been mentioned, I really enjoyed the Single Region Serie Jalapa that I've had.

Dan

 

[CaTeacher]

Haven't tried the Tribute churchill, but I have smoked through a couple boxes of toros.

 

[megladon8]

Anyone tried the Noventa?

The habano wrapper looks deliciously oily and toothy.

 

[StocktonJohn]

Anyone tried the Noventa?

The habano wrapper looks deliciously oily and toothy.

I found it flat and not interesting.