The Alec Bradley Magic Toast Toro hits shelves as a 6x52 box-pressed parejo with a midnight-dark Honduran Maduro wrapper glistening with oils. At $9.45 per stick in 24-count boxes, this Nicaraguan/Honduran hybrid delivers medium-full intensity through its dense pack. The name traces back to founder Alan Rubin's late-night tobacco field toast celebrating exceptional crops - though your first puff might make you want to raise a glass too.
Cold draw offers damp earth and molasses sweetness. Initial lighting brings charred oak dominance with black pepper tingle on the lips. Thick smoke coats the palate - think dark roast coffee grounds mixed with unsweetened cocoa powder. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the oily wrapper.
At the 1.5-inch mark, espresso bitterness gives way to toasted almond and baking spices. Noticeable nicotine creep develops, pairing oddly well with the emerging leather undertones. Retrohale stings with white pepper through the sinuses while maintaining creamy texture on the tongue.
Last third introduces bitter chocolate and mineral notes. The 52-ring gauge feels heavier now, with tar buildup requiring more frequent purges. Sweetness resurfaces as burnt caramel in the final inch, though most will nub it before the metallic tinge overpowers. Expect 85-90 minute smoke time.
Keep at 65% RH - the oily wrapper resists drying but can amplify bitter notes if overhumidified. Box-pressed shape maintains structural integrity down to the nub. Pair with bourbon or black coffee to cut through the intensity. Not recommended for humidor storage near milder cigars due to potent aroma transfer.
