Don Tomas Classico Toro

12-28-2010, 09:52 PM

In an average week, I'd say that I smoke around 3-4 cigars. Having said that, the economical smoke is usually not for me. I like to view cigars as a reward system. I'm sure most of us do. By general rule of thumb, I typically avoid the under $5 per stick crowd. Nevertheless, today, I tried my very first Don Tomas Clasico Toro.

The first draw of the cigar left a bit of a spicy aftertaste in my mouth with an overlying mild earthy quality. The quick burn of the cigar was the first undesirable trait that I could identify. About 1/4th of the way into this stogie, I began to realize that the medium spicy taste permeated everything, bringing about the absence of the earthyness that was notably present when I first lit the cigar.

About half way through, I started to wonder why I had chosen to smoke it in the first place. The remainder of the smoke brought about the introduction of a certain sourness that did little to compliment the spice. I really struggled to finish this one and now have a lousy chalky taste in my mouth. Definitely not for me. Who else is agrees?

icehog3 · 12-29-2010, 01:03 AM

Don Tomas cigars suck....so I agree with you.

kelmac07 · 12-29-2010, 06:34 AM

Haven't had much luck with the few I've smoked either.

12-29-2010, 10:20 AM

I have been curious, but this seals the deal. Not going to go that route.
Thanks for the review, as hard as it may have been to finish.

Ogre · 12-29-2010, 10:29 AM

I have had 2 of these and both of them were decent sticks. Guess it the luck of the draw.

awsmith4 · 12-29-2010, 10:46 AM

These used to be my favorite cheap smokes, haven't had one in a few years. Guess I'm not missing anything

maninblack · 12-29-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Don Tomas cigars suck....so I agree with you.

12-29-2010, 05:31 PM

I've smoked quite a few of the maduro version, they were ok, especially considering the price point.

Smoother · 07-10-2025, 03:37 AM

I quite like them.

BigDawg · 07-10-2025, 05:34 PM

I haven't smoked in in over 20 years. Can't say that I really remember anything about them, but I based on your experience, I doubt I'll try another one.

icehog3 · 07-11-2025, 09:51 AM

A buddy and I split a bundle of these about 20 years ago when some men's magazine wrote them up as the world's best cheap cigar.

They were.

Cheap, that is.

12-28-2010, 09:52 PM	#1
Jstone Guest Posts: n/a	Don Tomas Classico Toro In an average week, I'd say that I smoke around 3-4 cigars. Having said that, the economical smoke is usually not for me. I like to view cigars as a reward system. I'm sure most of us do. By general rule of thumb, I typically avoid the under $5 per stick crowd. Nevertheless, today, I tried my very first Don Tomas Clasico Toro. The first draw of the cigar left a bit of a spicy aftertaste in my mouth with an overlying mild earthy quality. The quick burn of the cigar was the first undesirable trait that I could identify. About 1/4th of the way into this stogie, I began to realize that the medium spicy taste permeated everything, bringing about the absence of the earthyness that was notably present when I first lit the cigar. About half way through, I started to wonder why I had chosen to smoke it in the first place. The remainder of the smoke brought about the introduction of a certain sourness that did little to compliment the spice. I really struggled to finish this one and now have a lousy chalky taste in my mouth. Definitely not for me. Who else is agrees?

12-29-2010, 01:03 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,307 Trading: (60)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro Don Tomas cigars suck....so I agree with you. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-29-2010, 06:34 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro Haven't had much luck with the few I've smoked either. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#4
bajaraider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro I have been curious, but this seals the deal. Not going to go that route. Thanks for the review, as hard as it may have been to finish.

12-29-2010, 10:29 AM	#5
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro I have had 2 of these and both of them were decent sticks. Guess it the luck of the draw.

12-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#6
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro These used to be my favorite cheap smokes, haven't had one in a few years. Guess I'm not missing anything __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

12-29-2010, 05:31 PM	#8
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro I've smoked quite a few of the maduro version, they were ok, especially considering the price point.

07-10-2025, 03:37 AM	#9
Smoother Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro I quite like them.

07-10-2025, 05:34 PM	#10
BigDawg Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2025 First Name: Bill Location: Oldest City in the US Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro I haven't smoked in in over 20 years. Can't say that I really remember anything about them, but I based on your experience, I doubt I'll try another one.

07-11-2025, 09:51 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,307 Trading: (60)	Re: Don Tomas Classico Toro A buddy and I split a bundle of these about 20 years ago when some men's magazine wrote them up as the world's best cheap cigar. They were. Cheap, that is. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!