La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro

borndead1 · 12-14-2009, 01:45 PM

Very nice looking cigar. Uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper, which apparently is gaining popularity quickly. I snagged a few singles off Cbid to try. This is the second one I've smoked. I liked the first one but wanted to wait until the 2nd to do a review. I learned my lesson from my experience with the Pinar Del Rio Oscuro.

Well rolled and very heavy in the hand but a perfect draw.

This is a VERY tasty cigar. Lots of subtle flavor changes throughout the smoke. Starts off with a blast of spice/cocoa like a typical maduro, but starts to drift back and forth between an unsweetened cocoa/coffee flavor and a floral flavor. This sounds strange, but the floral mixed with the cocoa makes for an interesting and very unique flavor.

The wrapper on these is super dark, but not even a hint of a brown stain on my fingers (for those who care).

About halfway, the floral/cocoa combo is still there but the finish has become longer and has a tangy flavor. The smoke is "strong" through the nose but not harsh at all. The flavor lingers on the palate between draws. Burn is almost perfect.

A little past halfway, the floral is declining. The cocoa is still there, but the floral has been replaced by a sweet spice flavor, like some sort of baking spice. I am digging this cigar.

In the last 1/3...wow, this is cool. This cigar is tasting like stout! I don't really like stout, but to taste it in a cigar is pretty neat. I've smoked cigars that had a wine or liquor sort of flavor, but never a cigar that tastes like beer! It would be interesting to smoke one of these with a pint of stout.

Final thoughts: EXCELLENT cigar. I can see myself smoking quite a few of these. BUT -- are they really "fuerte"???? Hmmmm....a full-flavored cigar for sure. But IMO not "fuerte" enough to warrant a second band that actually SAYS "Fuerte".

12-14-2009, 01:53 PM

A stout finish hmmm... my need to find some of these.

Subvet642 · 12-14-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

A stout finish hmmm... my need to find some of these.

Starscream · 12-14-2009, 03:44 PM

As always, great review, Mark.

Haven't tried the oscuro.

Kreth · 12-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Nice review. I'll probably pick up some of these after the holidays. I really like the AJ Fernandez stuff so far.
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Dunkel · 12-14-2009, 05:59 PM

I've been wanting to try these and this review makes me want them more. Now all the guys here will jack the c bid price for awhile. Grrr LOL

G G · 12-14-2009, 06:51 PM

Great review, thanks.

jamesk · 01-09-2010, 10:12 AM

Just got this email pretty good deal:
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/spec_event.asp

tenbaseg · 01-09-2010, 11:20 AM

That PA Broadleaf has me quite interested. It's really thick and packs a ton of flavor.

Kreth · 01-09-2010, 11:35 AM

I scored a 5er on cbid that are resting right now. The wrappers look nice, dark and oily.
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borndead1 · 01-11-2010, 11:05 AM

I smoked the last of a 5 pack of belicosos this morning.

Not as good as the toros. Maybe they lost something in the blend with a 56 RG.

12-14-2009, 01:45 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro Very nice looking cigar. Uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper, which apparently is gaining popularity quickly. I snagged a few singles off Cbid to try. This is the second one I've smoked. I liked the first one but wanted to wait until the 2nd to do a review. I learned my lesson from my experience with the Pinar Del Rio Oscuro. Well rolled and very heavy in the hand but a perfect draw. This is a VERY tasty cigar. Lots of subtle flavor changes throughout the smoke. Starts off with a blast of spice/cocoa like a typical maduro, but starts to drift back and forth between an unsweetened cocoa/coffee flavor and a floral flavor. This sounds strange, but the floral mixed with the cocoa makes for an interesting and very unique flavor. The wrapper on these is super dark, but not even a hint of a brown stain on my fingers (for those who care). About halfway, the floral/cocoa combo is still there but the finish has become longer and has a tangy flavor. The smoke is "strong" through the nose but not harsh at all. The flavor lingers on the palate between draws. Burn is almost perfect. A little past halfway, the floral is declining. The cocoa is still there, but the floral has been replaced by a sweet spice flavor, like some sort of baking spice. I am digging this cigar. In the last 1/3...wow, this is cool. This cigar is tasting like stout! I don't really like stout, but to taste it in a cigar is pretty neat. I've smoked cigars that had a wine or liquor sort of flavor, but never a cigar that tastes like beer! It would be interesting to smoke one of these with a pint of stout. Final thoughts: EXCELLENT cigar. I can see myself smoking quite a few of these. BUT -- are they really "fuerte"???? Hmmmm....a full-flavored cigar for sure. But IMO not "fuerte" enough to warrant a second band that actually SAYS "Fuerte". __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-14-2009, 01:53 PM	#2
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro A stout finish hmmm... my need to find some of these.

12-14-2009, 03:44 PM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro As always, great review, Mark. Haven't tried the oscuro. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro Nice review. I'll probably pick up some of these after the holidays. I really like the AJ Fernandez stuff so far. Posted via Mobile Device

12-14-2009, 05:59 PM	#6
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro I've been wanting to try these and this review makes me want them more. Now all the guys here will jack the c bid price for awhile. Grrr LOL __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

12-14-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro Great review, thanks.

01-09-2010, 10:12 AM	#8
jamesk Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro Just got this email pretty good deal: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/spec_event.asp

01-09-2010, 11:20 AM	#9
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro That PA Broadleaf has me quite interested. It's really thick and packs a ton of flavor.

01-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro I scored a 5er on cbid that are resting right now. The wrappers look nice, dark and oily. Posted via Mobile Device

01-11-2010, 11:05 AM	#11
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte toro I smoked the last of a 5 pack of belicosos this morning. Not as good as the toros. Maybe they lost something in the blend with a 56 RG. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

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