Strada Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Rob posted some singles for sale a few weeks back and got my thinking about smoking the one I had. I was very surprised with it! For the complete review and more pictures, check it out on my blog here. Pre draw: Right away when you take the Torreon in your hand you smell the pungent aromas from the wrapper. It is quite strong and reminds me of the smell of a fresh rolled custom cigars in Havana. By the way, that is a must try experience for any aficionados. The wrapper is pretty smooth to the touch with little to no veins. The oils that exude from it coats your fingers and really makes you want to light it up even more. Construction wise, this cigar is uniformly rolled, there aren’t any tight or loose spots. You feel that whoever worked on rolling this cigar knew what he was doing but also took his this to make sure the air channels are built properly. At cold: After an effortless cut, the San Cristobal presents a perfect draw. YES! I have some notes of young tobacco/barnyard taste with a mix of dandelion, freshly cut grass flavors. This is very interesting. Time to light the Torreon (translated from Spanish: The Turret). 1st This cigar starts smoothly. No loud, horn tooting, high horses bang right in the face you get with some cigar. Instead, a slow but very promising start. First thing that strikes me is the sporadic finish. With every puffs, it seems like you get a different length. 1 short, 1 long, 1 barely… This could happen sometimes when your palate is over exposed but I made sure to smoke this the morning (well, almost lunch time) to have a fresh start. This is a light to medium body cigar. There is definitely some sweet notes in this smoke. I taste honey sweetness with some floral notes at the bottom. There is also some bread/toasts flavors in the mix. It has a razor sharp burn that doesn’t require any attention. The cigar produces a thin smoke but it very enveloping. It coats all the senses you use to enjoy a cigar. This is very nice. Not an overly complex smoke so far but quite satisfying. 2nd Slowly it is creeping up to medium body and you know what, it suits it quite well. The smoke is a lot dryer and less sweet than the first third. The honey notes are gone but are replaced with floral and woody flavors. I would pin the woody notes as white wood like oak. This is an nice evolution. It might not seem like it when you read it but trust me, it is. Without being overly complex and mind blowing there is something quite satisfying about this cigar. Whether it is a combination of the medium body, the IPA beer and ice cold club soda I am having with this or just my current mindset (post jogging), there is something that is almost blissful. Unlike the first third’s, the burn now requires a couple touch ups as it wants to go sideways. The after taste hits the spot every time. Rarely have I been impressed with an after taste like that. It might seem like a petty thing to linger on but au contraire, it is part of the whole tasting experience. That long Bordeaux that keeps giving even when you are finished your glass enjoys the same benefits. 3rd I can say the San Cristobal Torreon is a solid and quite satisfying smoke. In the last third, it is sitting at medium body with just splendid tobacco notes. There aren’t any specific flavors here and I think this is where all the magic of the aging process will do most of its work. I predict this cigar to be ripe and ready to smoke by 2018-2020. For now, it gives a smooth retro-hale without any astringent notes or harshness. It smokes cool, not over heating. This is perfect relaxation material. Sometimes, gustatory experiences are influenced by the setting in which they take place, the people who are sharing it with you, the mindset you are in or even the accompanying beverages but in this case, the cigar was the reason. Keep your pairing companion to something light. Pick something you know well and like a lot that isn’t too complex. Light scotch, rum, beer, sparkling wines, tea, mineral water are all great choices in my opinion. I give it a 9/10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Good stuff!! Question: Would you recommend purchasing a jar at the price point? Or do you think its a cigar to try for the experience and then move on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Good stuff!! Question: Would you recommend purchasing a jar at the price point? Or do you think its a cigar to try for the experience and then move on? Mus, I only had one so far and it was great. Personally, that price point is a bit high to buy off of one cigar experience. I know others that have jumped on them quickly. Everyone have different means. If I can taste, let's say, 2 different jars and same results then yes. I would buy one and slowly smoke it over the next few years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great review Simon! I've got a few of these and smoked one not too long ago. It was a delicious smoke and impressed me far more than I thought it would. It hits me like a Connie A but on a sweeter note. This might be a "hidden" gem of a cigar IMO. And the wrappers are definitely super oily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great review Simon! I've got a few of these and smoked one not too long ago. It was a delicious smoke and impressed me far more than I thought it would. It hits me like a Connie A but on a sweeter note. This might be a "hidden" gem of a cigar IMO. And the wrappers are definitely super oily. You are right, I was wayyy more impressed than expected! Could be a hidden gem....let's hope not many people catch onto them... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Cheers mate. I ask cos i see them quite regularly around the traps and never really figured to buy one. Makes me think now if i have the cash one day i should get one and split it with the BOTL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Cheers mate. I ask cos i see them quite regularly around the traps and never really figured to buy one. Makes me think now if i have the cash one day i should get one and split it with the BOTL. If you ever run a split I could be interested Mus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Noted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Put me down as well. Sounds like one I'd like to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great review Simon! I picked up a 3-pack sampler in the recent 24:24 offering to stow away for a special occasion. Your review makes me so glad I did. It also confirms that I should rest them long-term, but I still see myself tempted to try one for Christmas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmers Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Nice review! Have bookmarked your blog as well, very nice site! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Great review Simon! I picked up a 3-pack sampler in the recent 24:24 offering to stow away for a special occasion. Your review makes me so glad I did. It also confirms that I should rest them long-term, but I still see myself tempted to try one for Christmas! Good move and enjoy those in good health John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Nice review! Have bookmarked your blog as well, very nice site!Thank you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Nice review. I bought a partial jar right after they came out and the first one was a complete dud. The following 3 or 4 I have smoked have all been great and I got one left. The price point is just too high for me, though - even at Tax free prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Nice review. I bought a partial jar right after they came out and the first one was a complete dud. The following 3 or 4 I have smoked have all been great and I got one left. The price point is just too high for me, though - even at Tax free prices. Thanks Claus! That's why I haven't looked for one yet. I want to sample a few jars before taking a dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hmmmm...chestnut? I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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