Inca "Secret Blend" Tambo (toro)

borndead1 · 12-23-2018, 04:41 PM

Ran across these while browsing Cigar Bid. They are a Peruvian puro. I found that interesting, so I grabbed a fiver.

6 X 50. Nice looking medium brown wrapper. Good construction and draw.

First few draws...a sort of mushroomy flavor in the nostrils with a grassy finish.

About 1" in...grass and mushroom flavors are subsiding, which is a good thing because I was about to pitch the cigar. A woodsy sort of flavor has taken the place of the mushroom flavor. Still a hint of grass on the finish, but not too bad.

About 2" in...woodsy and straight tobacco flavors dominate. The cigar is somewhat mild. Perfect burn.

About halfway...similar flavors, with a bit of a floral note coming in on the finish. The aroma coming from the foot as I type is pleasant.

A little past halfway...the cigar seems to be getting milder, which I'm not thrilled about because it started out mild. The flavor is nice (floral flavor increasing a bit) but it's definitely a mild cigar.

Toward the end...getting some ammonia, so I'm tapping out.

Final thoughts...I'd be willing to try another one of these in a smaller size and with some humi time, but I'm declaring the toro a dud.

AdamJoshua · 12-23-2018, 04:53 PM

Aren't these M.O.'s venture into the cigar world?

Tio Gato · 12-23-2018, 05:25 PM

Thank you Mark for the review. I put a fiver away and will let them nap for longer. These are intriguing, I'm hoping the cigar will live up to the tale.

12-23-2018, 04:41 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Inca "Secret Blend" Tambo (toro) Ran across these while browsing Cigar Bid. They are a Peruvian puro. I found that interesting, so I grabbed a fiver. 6 X 50. Nice looking medium brown wrapper. Good construction and draw. First few draws...a sort of mushroomy flavor in the nostrils with a grassy finish. About 1" in...grass and mushroom flavors are subsiding, which is a good thing because I was about to pitch the cigar. A woodsy sort of flavor has taken the place of the mushroom flavor. Still a hint of grass on the finish, but not too bad. About 2" in...woodsy and straight tobacco flavors dominate. The cigar is somewhat mild. Perfect burn. About halfway...similar flavors, with a bit of a floral note coming in on the finish. The aroma coming from the foot as I type is pleasant. A little past halfway...the cigar seems to be getting milder, which I'm not thrilled about because it started out mild. The flavor is nice (floral flavor increasing a bit) but it's definitely a mild cigar. Toward the end...getting some ammonia, so I'm tapping out. Final thoughts...I'd be willing to try another one of these in a smaller size and with some humi time, but I'm declaring the toro a dud. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-23-2018, 04:53 PM	#2
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Inca "Secret Blend" Tambo (toro) Aren't these M.O.'s venture into the cigar world?

12-23-2018, 05:25 PM	#3
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Inca "Secret Blend" Tambo (toro) Thank you Mark for the review. I put a fiver away and will let them nap for longer. These are intriguing, I'm hoping the cigar will live up to the tale. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.