Snag this Honduran firecracker if you like your smokes with adventure written all over them. The Wild Hunter Oscuro Toro comes box-pressed in a 6"x52 frame wearing its dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper like a seasoned outdoorsman's leather jacket. At $9 per stick (boxes of20), it brings medium-plus strength perfect for cutting through craft beer or post-steak contemplation.
The cold draw tastes like chewing on a cedar plank. Initial puffs deliver black pepper spray - not subtle, but satisfying. Smoke production's modest until the burn line passes the first inch, then it starts billowing. Watch for sudden transitions between charred meat and walnut brittle around the 10-minute mark.
Strength backs off just enough to let mocha notes surface. Retrohales get interesting here - espresso bitterness dances with raisin sweetness. Burn stays razor-straight if your humidity's below65%. Pro tip: tap ashes frequently to avoid canoeing.
Last third turns into a spice rack explosion - think allspice meets cayenne. Some report mineral twang reminiscent of old coins. Power smokers will love the nicotine kick; casual puffers might tap out with two inches left. Either way, it clocks a solid 75-minute runtime.
Our test box had two plugs in 20 sticks - decent odds for handmades. The triple-cap holds up better than most Hondurans. Prolonged dry boxing (48hrs) recommended. Unlike some OV blends, this doesn't go tunnel-vision on sweetness, keeping earthiness front and center.
