Cigar Review: El Taíno Brazilian Torpedo
TweetOne of the best parts of running a cigar weblog is the chance to try cigars that you have not heard of before like the El Taíno line. This cigar was sent to me by Tex Cigars for my monthly review. Tex Cigars was started by Jarrod out of Houston, Texas and has recently moved to Phoenix, Arizona. They carry all of the famous cigar brands along with a couple that you can’t get anyplace else like the Olor Del Cibao line. I have reviewed the Double Shade Presidente and the Churchill Cuban Seed a while back.
I can’t find much information on these, only you have a choice of a Brazilian or a Connecticut wrapper.
Pre-light: This is cigar has some veins and the wrapper has a rugged leather look to it. It is also kind of bumpy. The band is very colorful with a lot of red and green. It looks like a Christmas cigar. Each cigar also comes cedar wrapped with a band on the bottom. I seen a couple small discolorations and a couple small water spots. The predraw has a grassy taste.
The Burn: It’s OK, not great but good. Compared to the Africa this thing has a perfect burn. It got a little flaky in the beginning and towards the end but the ash held very well. Never went out on me, never cracked and never got hot. The burn line is good with a perfect draw all the way down.
The Taste: This cigar has a pleasant flavor to it. A little earthy and some nuttiness. It had a richness throughout the last half.
Over all: The cigars are going for about $90 a box. Fair price for this cigar at $3.60 per stick (box price). I don’t think I will ever buy a box but I would pick up some singles or a 5-pack if given the chance.
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Stinkie- I fired up all the samples from TexCigars. I will be reviewing later today.I had a difficult time finding info on the smoke, but I found some. I enjoyed the Connecticut Torpedo.