Meet the Casa Magna Colorado Torito - a box-pressed short robusto that packs Nicaraguan firepower into its 4 3/4" x 60 frame. This dark oily stick comes 27 to a box at around $8.60 per cigar, making it an affordable heavyweight contender. The Jalapa-grown Colorado wrapper glistens with promise, hinting at the full-bodied experience within.
The cold draw serves earthy sweetness like molasses on gravel. Initial puffs bring black pepper that tingles the lips, quickly mellowing into dark roast coffee. The dense smoke carries oily texture, coating the palate with semi-sweet cocoa powder.
At the 1-inch mark, leather and walnut emerge through the espresso core. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the 60 ring gauge. Retrohale reveals baking spices - think nutmeg dusted over dark chocolate. Strength builds steadily but stays behind the flavor curtain.
Last third amps up the mineral notes - imagine licking a volcanic rock after rain. The nicotine punch becomes more insistent, though never harsh. Savory undertones of charred meat appear, balanced by lingering caramelized sugar on the finish.
Born in Plasencia's Estelí factory, this Nicaraguan puro combines Jalapa's sweetness with Estelí's spice. The Colorado wrapper adds depth without dominating - a rare feat for 60-ring sticks. Construction remains impeccable since its 2008 Cigar of the Year win, though newer boxes benefit from 6+ months rest.
