This 6x54 Toro from Romeo y Julieta's 1875 line brings Nicaraguan firepower wrapped in Connecticut elegance. Blended by Rafael Nodal with Plasencia-grown tobaccos, it's dressed in a three-year-aged Nicaraguan Connecticut Shade wrapper - a rarity combining tropical soil minerals with Connecticut's signature smoothness. Expect medium-full body without overwhelming new smokers.
First Third: Immediate cream bomb with toasted cashews and sweet cedar. Volcanic soil minerals peek through like pencil lead notes. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the 54-ring girth.
Middle Third: Nicaraguan binder shifts gears - black pepper sparks mix with cocoa powder texture. Retrohale reveals baking spices (cinnamon mainly) without harshness. Ash holds firm past two inches.
Final Third: Strength climbs as earthy tones dominate. Leather and damp soil emerge alongside white pepper tingle. Cut smoking at 1.5" remaining to avoid tar buildup.
Semi-gloss wrapper shows minimal veins. Triple cap holds firm during V-cut. Steady smoke output - not a chimney, but sufficient volume. Box date codes suggest 12-18 months age improves flavor integration.
