Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon

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  1. T** C*********

    Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon

    Big thanks to @the7threserve for the amazing photograph!

    Origin : Nicaragua
    Carlos ToranoFormat : Robusto
    Size : 5 1/2 x 52
    Wrapper : Cameroon
    Filler : Honduras, Nicaragua
    Binder : Nicaragua
    Hand-Made
    Price : ~$5-6 each

    The Carlos Torano – 1916 Cameroon was introduced in 2003 to commemorate Don Santiago Torano’s emigration from Spain to Cuba. It is hand-made in Esteli, Nicaragua in four vitollas: Robusto (5.5″ x 52), Corona (5.5″ x 42), Torpedo (6.5″ x 54), and Churchill (7″ x 48); each of which are cellos with a thin cedar wrapping. The capa is Nicaraguan grown Cameroon, the capote is Havana-seed Nicaraguan, and the tripa is a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan. Torano describes the 1916 Cameroon as being a, “slow burning, well balanced, medium body cigar with distinctive hints of pepper, caramel, nuts, and sweet spice with a long, smooth finish.” The vitolla I smoked for this review was the Robusto.

    The 1916 had a very pleasant and sweet pre-light aroma with a color between colorado and colorado-rosado. It had several lumps and bumps in the capa but no knots or hard / soft spots; however, there were some color inconsistencies with small greenish spots here and there. It squeezed very firmly and judging by the foot, appeared to be well packed. I made a straight-cut with scissors and tested the pre-light draw and taste which had pretty fair resistance and a slight bitterness at first which subsided right away and was followed immediately by a woody, sweet taste. It took a little fire to get it lit well but I attribute that to the apparent well packed quality I mentioned a moment ago. Once lit it began to burn very well and produced plenty of distinctive blue smoke with a noticeable woody taste.

    About 1/2″ in I began to detect a distinct pepper / spice tingle on the top 1/3 of the tongue. Retro-exhalation was possible but had to be done gently, otherwise it would burn a little and trigger a cough. As it burned it left behind a crispy, very light grey, almost white ash with a few dark spots which held on for the full first 1/3 before dropping off on its own. Around the 1″ mark the distinctness of the pepper was still present but the tingle had mellowed and each puff was followed by a dry finish. The middle 1/3 continued to mellow but still had some pepper notes and the dry finish while a mild woody taste developed on the lips. Farther into the middle 1/3 the strength of the pepper re-emerged across the middle-top of the tongue and the ash dropped off again on its own with the full middle 1/3 and part of the last 1/3 (indicating good long-filler tobacco and skilled rolling). The final 1/3 smoked with slight wood and pepper notes and the dry finish continued to the end.

    Overall, the Carlos Torano – 1916 Cameroon was a decent smoke. From beginning to end it didn’t require a single touch-up or re-light. I thought it was going to need a touch-up a couple times but it corrected itself and continued to burn smoothly. I didn’t notice much in the way of complexity so it’s not the kind of cigar you need to devote your full time and attention to; however, it struck me as being the kind of cigar that would be good with a beverage and while I smoked it, Macallan 12 year old single malt Scotch kept coming to mind, perhaps because its fruity nose and smooth taste would be a good balance and compliment to the wood, pepper, and dryness of the 1916.

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    • h*****

      Hi.friends who like to smoke a good cigar.
      So I enjoyide theCarlos Torano 1916.
      During one hour and a halve smoke plaiser.
      I think it is not the last time take it in flame.
      Last 2 cm a little bitter but that is normel.

    • Z** C****

      My Review of the Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon Toro

      One of my favorite blends! The Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon! The robusto is probably my favorite of the line, but this review today is for the Toro.

      This cigar has a great looking wrapper with a decent amount of tooth, which is standard for a Cameroon (tooth is the little bumps you find in the leaf).

      The stick is firm but has an easy pre-light draw. Historically this blend sometimes has draw problems but not this fellah!

      I love the flavor of this blend: it’s toasty and oaky and a little nutty. There is also a touch of coffee on the finish with just a bit of sweetness. Throughout the smoke, hints of cinnamon or nutmeg pop in and out. About halfway through the stick you are rewarded with rich licorice and espresso flavors.

      This cigar is medium in body and strength and can be smoked morning to night. There is a reason this cigar is one of my “Go To” smokes. It’s a great cigar!

      Rating: 90 (A)

    • M***

      My Review of the 6.5 x 54 Torpedo

      I enjoyed this full flavored cigar. I found it to be slightly spicy with woody/cedar like flavors. It was very smooth with a medium draw. I smoked this cigar with a glass of Glenfiddich Single malt scotch. I thought the scotch enhanced the flavors of the cigar. It was especially noticeable on the first puff after taking a sip of scotch. The cigar burned perfectly and had a nice firm ash that wouldn’t let go. I had about an inch and a half of ash and tried to tap it off an it would not fall. It was a very well made cigar. The Cameroon wrapper was beautiful. This is a great after dinner smoke and I will probably buy this cigar again.

    • d*

      That *is* a nice photo!

    • S*****

      These 1916′s are a staple in my humidors!The construction, I have found ,is pretty much perfection. The Cameroon wrapper has that feel of leather, the pack is always uniform and the draw is good.I pick up subtle changes throughout a fairly consistant burn and flavor and the finish causes me to burn some fingertips on a one inch nub every time. A very affordable, top notch stogie!

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Cigar Region Nicaragua
Filler Honduras, Nicaragua
Wrapper Cameroon
Binder Nicaragua
Length 5 1/2
Ring Gauge 52
Vitola Robusto
Construction Hand Made
Price Paid $5-6