Lancero love

[borndead1]

Rocky Patel Sungrown maduro lancero (7.5" x 38)

I stopped buying RP stuff a few years ago after too many bad experiences (poor construction, inconsistent blends). But I took a gamble that the smaller production lines might have fewer quality issues and grabbed a couple of singles.

Nice looking wrapper with a distinct floral scent. Heavy in the hand, draw is a little tight but not too bad.

The floral flavor stays present throughout most of the cigar, with a nice tangy flavor on the finish at first, then a cocoa flavor after the halfway point. Slow burn with only a couple of minor corrections. A nice smoke. Impressive, even. I may have to rethink my Rocky boycott and snag a box of these.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by borndead1

Rocky Patel Sungrown maduro lancero (7.5" x 38)

I stopped buying RP stuff a few years ago after too many bad experiences (poor construction, inconsistent blends). But I took a gamble that the smaller production lines might have fewer quality issues and grabbed a couple of singles.

Nice looking wrapper with a distinct floral scent. Heavy in the hand, draw is a little tight but not too bad.

The floral flavor stays present throughout most of the cigar, with a nice tangy flavor on the finish at first, then a cocoa flavor after the halfway point. Slow burn with only a couple of minor corrections. A nice smoke. Impressive, even. I may have to rethink my Rocky boycott and snag a box of these.

I may have to look for some of these; they sound like they're right up my alley.

[borndead1]

Torano Virtuoso lancero (7.5" x 38)

I used to smoke Toranos fairly often back in the day. Then, over the years they sort of became a CI/Cbid bargain brand and I lost interest.

I haven't missed anything. Poorly constructed, lumpy, rolled so tight that the PerfecDraw won't even help. I pulled another one out of the 5-pack and it was the draw was a little better, but even worse construction. Tried to smoke it and gave up. Checked the remaining 3 and tossed them.


Junk.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by borndead1

Torano Virtuoso lancero (7.5" x 38)

I used to smoke Toranos fairly often back in the day. Then, over the years they sort of became a CI/Cbid bargain brand and I lost interest.

I haven't missed anything. Poorly constructed, lumpy, rolled so tight that the PerfecDraw won't even help. I pulled another one out of the 5-pack and it was the draw was a little better, but even worse construction. Tried to smoke it and gave up. Checked the remaining 3 and tossed them.


Junk.

Mark...I'm right there with you on Carlos Torano sticks. About seven to eight years ago I smoked a ton of Torano stuff, and LOVED it. Everything lately has been complete garbage.

[borndead1]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Mark...I'm right there with you on Carlos Torano sticks. About seven to eight years ago I smoked a ton of Torano stuff, and LOVED it. Everything lately has been complete garbage.

The Torano Tribute were some of the best cigars I've ever smoked. I even used to smoke the original Dominico bundles, the ones with the skinny plain black band. I tried the new CI version and they were awful. Casa Torano were one of my favorite mild CT wrap cigars until I "scored" a few 5-packs for under $10 on CBid. That was the end for me. The blend was still decent but the construction was terrible.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by borndead1

The Torano Tribute were some of the best cigars I've ever smoked. I even used to smoke the original Dominico bundles, the ones with the skinny plain black band. I tried the new CI version and they were awful. Casa Torano were one of my favorite mild CT wrap cigars until I "scored" a few 5-packs for under $10 on CBid. That was the end for me. The blend was still decent but the construction was terrible.

My favorites were the Torano Reserva Maduros that came in the glass tubes. They've since stopped making these and are almost impossible to find.

[borndead1]

Smoking another Crafted By Casa Fernandez lancero now. These cigars are really great. I've already blown through my cigar budget for the month, but Serious has these for $44 for a bundle of 10 through Jan 31. There are 4 sizes, but I have only tried the lanceros. Try 'em.

[borndead1]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

My favorites were the Torano Reserva Maduros that came in the glass tubes. They've since stopped making these and are almost impossible to find.

I never tried those! But I was a huge fan of the Casa Torano tubos. They were a lonsdale-ish size and were amazing. Those and the Tribute were my favorites.