VegaFina drops this spicy Toro just in time for Lunar New Year celebrations. This 6¾" x 54 parejo comes packed 16 to a box, rocking an eye-catching red Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and Dominican filler. The Tabacalera de Garcia crew rolled these medium-strength sticks to perfection - expect earthy vibes with enough complexity to keep your taste buds awake without overpowering newcomers.
The cold draw hits with damp cedar. Initial puffs deliver baking spices - think nutmeg and cinnamon - layered over toasted almonds. Smoke output stays moderate, burning razor-straight if you nix the rookie mistake of rushing draws.
At the halfway mark, the Nicaraguan binder flexes with black pepper zing. Earth tones deepen to forest floor musk, balanced by sudden flashes of citrus peel. Ash holds firm in 1.5" segments - decent construction for a limited run.
Approaching the band point, charred oak dominates but doesn't bite. Retrohales reveal hidden cocoa powder notes. The last inch brings welcome sweetness like burnt caramel, though wrapper seams sometimes unravel here if humidity fluctuates.
Pre-light inspection shows tight seams on most sticks, though some box-pressed edges feel slightly underfilled. The signature red-wrapper coloration varies between batches - early 2024 shipments leaned mahogany, newer stock shows more crimson hues. Triple caps hold firm during cutting.
