Oscar Valladares The Oscar Maduro – Toro (6 x 52)
THE Oscar indicates there’s only one Oscar. But there’s two, a Habano and a Maduro. Should there only be one?
Tag: Vitola: Toro
Oscar Valladares The Oscar Habano – Toro (6 x 52)
Real question, did Oscar Valladares go to school in Ohio? Because he made THE Oscar, just like THE Ohio State University. Just curious. 🤔
Oscar Valladares Heaven & Hell Oscuro – Toro (6 x 52)
The cutout wings… yeah, I know… not my thing either. That’s the part they need to send to hell, lol. 😂
Oscar Valladares Heaven & Hell Claro – Toro (6 x 52)
Does the Oscar Valladares Heaven & Hell Claro send you to heaven?
AG Cigars Alejandro Robaina Cubana (No. 6) – Toro (5.88 x 52)
The Alejandro Robaina Cubana No. 6 shares the same band and a similar look wrapper as the No. 2. Does that indicate more of the same or is it a truly unique blend in its own right?
J.C. Newman The American – Toro (6 x 54)
America, fuck yeah! The American is 100% USA sourced through every step, but is it worthy of being the cigar to celebrate America’s 250th?
Plasencia Triunfal – Toro (6.25 x 54)
Plasencia’s celebratory cigar for the World Cup literally translates to “triumphal.” Does it actually triumph over the high expectations and stigma that comes with a $60 price tag?
Definition Prolific BP Maduro (Yellow Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Is the Definition Prolific BP Maduro still as adept at generating the flavor and enjoyment as the Natural?
Hermanos de Armas Veiled Mutiny (Fábrica Oveja Negra) – Toro (6 x 54)
“Veiled mutiny” is a colloquial term for collective insubordination, mass protests, or silent disobedience that acts as a “cloaked” refusal to follow orders without constituting open rebellion. With my first, I felt like this cigar was really living up to its name with the burn issues.
Hermanos de Armas Descending Shadows (Fábrica Oveja Negra) – Toro (6 x 54)
In the military, descending shadows are small-unit tactical maneuvers where soldiers drop onto or infiltrate a target area. This type of activity is usually reserved for elite special forces. Is the HDA Descending Shadows elite enough to live up to the name?
Hermanos de Armas Cataclysm (Fábrica Oveja Negra) – Toro (6 x 54)
I dive into the first cigar of the HDA lineup. Does the Cataclysm pass muster?
Ohana Nui Mo Olelo – Toro (6 x 52)
The LACC Collective Pack offered a rare chance to try an unreleased event cigar from Ohana Nui. Mo’Olelo means tradition and story, should this cigar become part of Ohana Nui’s story?
Warped Isla del Cocodrilo – Toro (6 x 52)
It’s named after Crocodile Island, but does the Isla del Cocodrilo have enough bite?
Warped Gellis Family Piece Unique – Toro (6 x 52)
This piece, is unique. But is it worth the cost of admission?
Avowed Hallowed Hands – Toro (6 x 52)
I started my deep dive into the new Avowed Hallowed Hands with the Corona Gorda. How does the Toro stack up?
Definition Prolific BP (Yellow Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Is the Prolific as good as the name implies?
Definition Conception (Burgundy Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Ometepe tobacco is a defining characteristic of this cigar, including the name.
Definition Anillo (Black & Gold Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.25 x 54)
Will you take the band from the Anillo and wear it like a ring?
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2025 (LC54) – Toro (6 x 54)
While 2025 was the year where it seemed the trend was brands putting Corojo wrappers on all their new releases, Crowned Heads zigged when everybody zagged and went with a colorado Mexican San Andrés wrapper instead.
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2024 (LC54) – Toro (6 x 54)
The third of the four Las Calaveras blends I’m running through, How does the 11th release stack up?
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2023 (LC54) – Toro (5.6 x 54)
I finally get my time with the well regarded 2023 edition of the Crown Heads Las Calaveras.
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 (LC54) – Toro (6.5 x 54)
It’s been over 3 years since the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 was released. Is it worth tracking down in 2026?
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario – Toro (6 x 52)
Crowned Heads dropped a surprise 10th anniversary version of their Las Calaveras line in 2024. Does it deserve the price premium over the standard annual release?
LA Cigar Collective Padre Elegido (Armorosos) – Toro (6 x 56)
LACC’s first house blend has a strong emotional foundation.
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers (Ribeye) – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 52)
Is the DT&T Meat Lovers as satisfying as a big, fat juicy steak?
Nica Libre – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 54)
Is the Nica Libra as freeing to your palate as it is to your wallet?
LA Cigar Collective Gris Gris – Toro (6 x 50)
LA Cigar Collective’s second house blend. Will it put a spell on you?
Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Destino al Siglo Scorpio Maduro – Toro (Box Press) (5.75 x 56)
Does the scorpion have the sting?
Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Angels Share (Perfecxion X) – Toro (6.25 x 48)
Does the Angel’s Share take the Opus X to heaven?
Casa de Garcia Sumatra – Toro (5.5 x 50)
Casa de Garcia is the Altadis budget brand that runs for about $2 a stick. The Connecticut was crap, the Maduro was hot garbage, would the Sumatra be the redeemer?
