Cubao toro

borndead1 · 10-01-2024, 09:13 PM

6" x 50

I remember when these first came out (15 yrs ago?), they were made by Pepin and were quite a smoke. I used to get 5 packs pretty cheap on C-Bid until people figured out they were a DPG cigar. At some point in the recent past, I added this single to a C-Bid haul.

Good construction. Nice roll, good draw, nice weight to the cigar.

Nice smoke, honestly. Woodsy and tobacco-y. Starts off with straightforward tobacco, and about 1/3 in the flavor transitions to strong wood and spice. Around halfway, a sweetness comes in on the draw. In the last 1/3, the flavor gets VERY woodsy. Like smoking a 2 x 4. Short, tangy finish. Decent burn; a couple of minor corrections. Medium 'strength' throughout.

This modern version of Cubao is...solid! Not a ground-breaking cigar by any stretch, but at a retail price of $6/stick, you could do way worse.

EDIT: I just watched as a bunch of 10ct boxes of robustos went for $29 on C-Bid. At that price, they're a helluva score.

longknocker · 10-02-2024, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by borndead1

6" x 50

I remember when these first came out (15 yrs ago?), they were made by Pepin and were quite a smoke. I used to get 5 packs pretty cheap on C-Bid until people figured out they were a DPG cigar. At some point in the recent past, I added this single to a C-Bid haul.

Good construction. Nice roll, good draw, nice weight to the cigar.

Nice smoke, honestly. Woodsy and tobacco-y. Starts off with straightforward tobacco, and about 1/3 in the flavor transitions to strong wood and spice. Around halfway, a sweetness comes in on the draw. In the last 1/3, the flavor gets VERY woodsy. Like smoking a 2 x 4. Short, tangy finish. Decent burn; a couple of minor corrections. Medium 'strength' throughout.

This modern version of Cubao is...solid! Not a ground-breaking cigar by any stretch, but at a retail price of $6/stick, you could do way worse.

EDIT: I just watched as a bunch of 10ct boxes of robustos went for $29 on C-Bid. At that price, they're a helluva score.

Agreed, Mark! One Of Favorites And Always In My Rotation! Great Review!

Wharf Rat · 10-02-2024, 08:16 AM

Yep! There’s several versions of the new Cubao now but, it’s the first one they brought out, with the Ecuador Sumatran wrapper, that stands out. Put some in the bottom of your ‘dor and let them get some age. Very good value.

icehog3 · 10-02-2024, 09:22 AM

Thank you for the review, Mark, they sound intriguing.

Bob, thanks for the tip on the Sumatran as well.

Chainsaw13 · 10-02-2024, 12:37 PM

Interesting, never knew the original were Pepin blends. Explains why I liked them so much. Going to have to pick some up to try again.

Weelok · 10-02-2024, 07:55 PM

Smoked many boxes of these back in the day. Back when DP cigars were in a regular rotation on Joes Daily.

10-01-2024, 09:13 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Cubao toro 6" x 50 I remember when these first came out (15 yrs ago?), they were made by Pepin and were quite a smoke. I used to get 5 packs pretty cheap on C-Bid until people figured out they were a DPG cigar. At some point in the recent past, I added this single to a C-Bid haul. Good construction. Nice roll, good draw, nice weight to the cigar. Nice smoke, honestly. Woodsy and tobacco-y. Starts off with straightforward tobacco, and about 1/3 in the flavor transitions to strong wood and spice. Around halfway, a sweetness comes in on the draw. In the last 1/3, the flavor gets VERY woodsy. Like smoking a 2 x 4. Short, tangy finish. Decent burn; a couple of minor corrections. Medium 'strength' throughout. This modern version of Cubao is...solid! Not a ground-breaking cigar by any stretch, but at a retail price of $6/stick, you could do way worse. EDIT: I just watched as a bunch of 10ct boxes of robustos went for $29 on C-Bid. At that price, they're a helluva score. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

10-02-2024, 08:16 AM	#3
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Cubao toro Yep! There’s several versions of the new Cubao now but, it’s the first one they brought out, with the Ecuador Sumatran wrapper, that stands out. Put some in the bottom of your ‘dor and let them get some age. Very good value.

10-02-2024, 09:22 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Re: Cubao toro Thank you for the review, Mark, they sound intriguing. Bob, thanks for the tip on the Sumatran as well. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-02-2024, 12:37 PM	#5
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Cubao toro Interesting, never knew the original were Pepin blends. Explains why I liked them so much. Going to have to pick some up to try again. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-02-2024, 07:55 PM	#6
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,087 Trading: (21)	Re: Cubao toro Smoked many boxes of these back in the day. Back when DP cigars were in a regular rotation on Joes Daily. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.