This Fresh Pack Toro sampler from Rocky Patel delivers ready-to-smoke convenience with four assorted parejo-shaped cigars preserved at 69% humidity. The Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrappers show deep espresso hues with oily sheen - typical of well-aged Honduran rolls. At around 50 ring gauge across variants, these toros offer 90+ minute smoking sessions perfect for casual weekends.
The initial draws hit with bittersweet cocoa powder and charred hickory notes. Combustion starts clean with thin smoke output - typical for fresh-pack humidification. Watch for occasional canoeing on wider ring gauges.
Jamastran valley ligero kicks in around the 30-minute mark, bringing cinnamon-dusted walnuts and cedar plank aromas. Retrohale reveals faint molasses sweetness balancing the pepper buildup. Ash holds solid 1.5+ inches when properly lit.
Leather and espresso bean bitterness dominate as wrapper oils concentrate. Though not harsh, nicotine strength climbs noticeably by the band point. Cut it short if sensitive to vitamin N. Expect residual baking spices on palate for 15+ minutes post-smoke.
All four samples exhibited uniform density with triple-seam caps. The Maduro wrapper's oily surface helps maintain burn line integrity despite humidity variations. Minor touch-ups needed during first third likely due to factory packing compression.
