|
|
11-28-2010, 04:58 AM | #1 |
Postwhore
|
Toscano classico
These Italian made cigars are ideal to share with friends, as you can cut them in half and then both smoke half a cigar. There are several blends and this time I smoked the Classico, which comes in a brown cardboard box that holds 5 cellophane packed cigar. The band is in the colors of the Italian flag.
This cigar is probably the worst looking cigar I have ever seen. It has a bit of a cone shape, it is far from smooth and has thick veins. It looks like a dead twig that you find on the floor of a forest somewhere. The wrapper is quite oily though and has lots of colorations. The cigar feels very hard and tight. The cigar is pre-cut and the predraw is tough. The smell of this stick is a combination of a wet dog and a sweaty horse. I taste scorched earth, spicy and peppery and quite full. After 1½ inch the flavors become less strong and I can also taste some wood. The pepper disappeared but there spice remains, it is a herbal spiciness. Halfway I get a faint chocolate flavor way back beneath the earth and herbal flavor. The chocolate disappears quickly and later on I can only taste herbs. I smoked a whole stick and not half a stick like how it's supposed to be smoked and still it only lasted me 20 minutes. The draw was a bit too hard but I got a lot of smoke, which is a bit yellowish. The firm as is dark and the burn is good. This cigar is full flavored and medium bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Don't think so Appearance: 4 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 6 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 6 / 10 Aroma second part: 6 / 10 Aroma third part: 7 / 10
__________________
check out my reviews on my blog. |
11-28-2010, 06:36 AM | #2 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Re: Toscano classico
Ferdinand,
Very nice review.... the look reminds me of the Italian stogies, Da Nobli. Is it similar? Really enjoy reading what you have to say, Best, Ylo2na |
11-29-2010, 08:53 AM | #5 |
WiP!?
|
Re: Toscano classico
It's pretty accurate. I picked up a bunch of different brands of these toscani style cigars when I was in Italy and they were collectively the worst tasting/smelling cigars i've ever bought.
__________________
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin |
11-29-2010, 09:16 AM | #6 |
Cashmere Jungle Lord
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Boffa
Location: The town so nice they named it twice
Posts: 5,035
Trading: (48)
|
Re: Toscano classico
When I lived in Italy, some of my Italian friends refused to smoke CC's and would only smoke these Toscanos and other dried turds. I don't love them, but I don't hate them either. I think they are good for certain situations like fishing, doing yard work, wondering what licking a cats butt would taste like...etc.
|
11-28-2010, 08:24 AM | #7 |
Hippy Fascist
|
Re: Toscano classico
Allegedley the cigars a certain Clint Eastwood smoked when filming Westerns. Being Italian, and the Westerns being of the Spaghetti variety, with mainly Italian directors, and filming in Europe, it could make sense.
__________________
TAMF,PPAB,ETWWWUTL,LITMPTYCL |
11-28-2010, 08:32 AM | #8 |
Have My Own Room
|
Re: Toscano classico
Hey Ferdinand,
These are the sticks I was talking about at EPIC. How does it compare to that Dutch dry cigar I had?
__________________
Some say he can whistle dixie whilst drinking a chocolate milkshake and that moss can grow on all sides of him at the same time.. all I know is that he's called: The SuperBad! - Ninjavanish |
11-28-2010, 10:06 AM | #11 |
Have My Own Room
|
Re: Toscano classico
I hope it was better than the Dutch cigar.
__________________
Some say he can whistle dixie whilst drinking a chocolate milkshake and that moss can grow on all sides of him at the same time.. all I know is that he's called: The SuperBad! - Ninjavanish |
11-28-2010, 10:34 AM | #12 |
Resident Maduro Whore!!
|
Re: Toscano classico
That's one UGLY looking stick Ferdie. Wet dog and sweaty horse? I think I'll pass on this one.
__________________
Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!" |