This mild-medium Toro (6"×50) from Dominican Republic's OK Cigar Factory combines Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with 25-year-aged Dominican fillers. Priced at $12.2/stick in 20-count boxes, it's Davidoff's cheerful cousin - same factory origins but more approachable pricing. Let's cut through the marketing poetry and see how it performs.
First Third: Immediate cream and roasted almonds dominate, with faint vanilla sweetness. Draws tight initially - needs frequent rotation. Ash holds 1.5" despite flaky appearance.
Mid Point: Cedar and honeycomb emerge at 30-minute mark. Smoke output doubles, needing 90-second rest between puffs. Watch wrapper seams - mine developed a small split near band.
Final Stretch: Baking spices (cinnamon/nutmeg) surface over leather base. Becomes nicotine-forward past 50-minute mark. Stopped at nub - tar buildup noticeable but manageable.
A morning-friendly smoke that outperforms most $10-range Connecticuts. Pair with light roast coffee to amplify its nutty core. Not for seekers of bold transitions, but perfect when you want flavor consistency over 75 minutes. Box purchase recommended - singles often suffer from storage variability.
