The Alec Bradley Prensado Double Toro delivers a bold smoking experience in its massive 6" x 52 frame. This Honduran-made stick gained fame after being crowned Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of 2011. Wrapped in oily Trojes-grown Corojo leaf with Nicaraguan/Honduran guts, it's like smoking a luxury SUV - powerful but polished. At $12-13 per stick in 24-count boxes, it sits in the premium bracket without breaking the bank.
The initial punches come fast - black pepper and dark chocolate upfront with an earthy backbone. Smoke output feels like a coal train, thick enough to chew. Watch that nicotine rush if you're fasting.
Flavors mellow into coffee grounds and roasted nuts. The retrohale sneaks in cinnamon spice while the burn line stays laser-sharp. This is where the Corojo wrapper really flexes its sweet leather muscles.
Mineral notes emerge like licking a granite countertop, balanced by lingering caramel sweetness. The last inch gets ashy - better to quit early than fight through tar buildup.
Raices Cubanas factory rolls these tight. The triple-cap holds firm even with punch cuts. Expect zero touch-ups - the coal-black ash hangs on stubbornly like a jealous ex. Mild box-press makes it comfy in hand despite the girth.
Pair with dark rum or cold brew coffee to match the intensity. Newbies should try the smaller Robusto size first. These age beautifully - stash a box for 2+ years and watch the harsh edges soften into milk chocolate territory.
