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This seriously box pressed cigar is covered in the orange-red oily wrapper of the Havana line, smooth and silky. For those aquatinted with the Camacho line, this cigar holds no surprises in its construction or its flavor. It is well made, and looks excellent, and has a lightly springy feel to the bunch, not so much that it can be easily squished, yet enough to make it feel good in the hand. The draw is excellent, and once lit, the draw is consistent, producing a firm, gray ash. It begins with a mild tea flavor, progressing to flavors of pepper and hints of nuts. At about half way, the flavors of pepper diminish, edging into fuller flavors of nuts, spice, leather, with mild sweet chocolate flavors. In the last third, the pepper returns in a volume that is much fuller than before, re-enforced with flavor that is very cedary, leathery, and spicy, supplemented with tones of toasted almonds and cocoa, making for a medium- to full-bodied flavor. It leaves a spicy finish. That being said, one will find that the Camacho Havana Toro is milder than its Corojo cousin, however, for those who prefer milder fare, such as the classic Ashtons, this might be something best smoked on an empty stomach. It is ready to be smoked now, but once one smells the unlit aroma of this cigar, one can only be certain that it will become even better with age. The price for these cigars is about half the price of other toros, and the quality is just as good, if not better. Measures 6 X 50
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