The Liga Privada T52 Toro Tubo hits hard with its 6x52 Toro format, packed in protective aluminum tubes. This Drew Estate creation uses a special Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper aged 18+ months, combining Brazilian binder and Central American fillers for a complex medium-full experience. I've noticed the oily maduro wrapper maintains perfect combustion even in humid weather.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick followed by dark roast coffee notes. The thick smoke carries noticeable mineral undertones similar to volcanic soil.
Middle Third: Earthiness intensifies with bittersweet chocolate emergence. I detected charred oak characteristics that made me reach for my Islay whisky.
Final Third: Molasses sweetness balances the intensity. Some testers report occasional harshness here, but proper humidity control minimizes this.
The triple-cap head unravels cleanly without wrapper damage. During testing, all samples burned evenly despite the dense pack. The ash holds firmly for 1.5-2 inches before dropping.
