Today, I smoked the new world toro from Aj Fernandez, and here’s the scoop. After a cut and a light, this cigar gave up some impressive flavors, there’s a cedar woodsiness, a dark chocolate, a little almond nuttiness, coffee, leather and its earthy, with a tiny bit of sweetness and a black pepper retrohale. As I’m coming into the second third, the flavor profile has gotten sweeter and smoother. With all the flavors combined it almost seems to give off this medium to long finish of a light molasses. Good construction, inch and a half ash, very even burn line, full body, medium strength, plenty of smoke output, full flavor, very smooth. A near perfect draw. A little coco powder from the wrapper on the palate. You get a peppery aftertaste now that lingers a bit. It has a velvety feel. The almond and leather seems a bit more noticeable towards the end of the second third. The sweetness is just starting to fade somewhat. Im still getting a little of that chocolate in the draw. Coming into the final third, I’m getting a little more of that cedar. Very nice smooth cigar. I really didn’t expect a $7 cigar to hit it like this. Very good bargain. The strength does ramp up in the final third. Overall it was very enjoyable. Im giving this 90 points.
