Toscano Garibaldi

Don Fernando · 05-05-2010, 01:53 PM

A friend went on vacation to Italy and brought me some Italian cigars as a "thank you for taking care of my pets" as I fed his cats during his trip. I don't know if they are longfillers or shortfillers and I can't find a lot of information about these cigars online, except on Italian websites but that's a language I don't speak. These are probably one of the weirdest cigars I have in my collection.

The legend goes that Garibaldi, an Italian military and political figure, was a vivid cigar smoker and was famous for cutting his cigars in two, so he could share them with friends. Toscani now makes cigars that are meant to be cut in two in the middle so you can share it with a friend. They also sell 'half packs' with cigars that are already cut in two.

The cigar is 6 inch long with a 32 ring, so you smoke 3 inch of it per smoke. It looks awful, the wrapper is full of spots and uneven, the cigar isn't straight and the cigar doesn't have a cap.

The first flavor is an espresso like coffee flavor, quite strong and after a quarter of an inch it becomes a bit spicy. The strength gets less strong pretty quickly until it is a medium strength flavor.

I smoked about 30 minutes on half of this cigar, which is longer than I expected. The draw and burn are good, and the firm as is quite dark. I got plenty of smoke from this medium flavored and mild to medium bodied cigar.

Would I buy this cigar again? No

Appearance: 5 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 6 / 10
Aroma second part: 6 / 10
Aroma third part: 6 / 10

G G · 05-05-2010, 02:26 PM

md4958 · 05-05-2010, 02:45 PM

Dont hate on the Italians Ferdi

REALMCCOY · 05-05-2010, 03:00 PM

Do Dutch Masters get the same respect?

Don Fernando · 05-05-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Dont hate on the Italians Ferdi

I don't Moe

pennjones · 05-05-2010, 04:03 PM

I smoked a few toscanos when I was in Florence a few years back. Definitely an interesting cigar. Thanks for sharing, made me think of when I was there!

kelmac07 · 05-05-2010, 05:10 PM

Better than the Grape Swishers?

Don Fernando · 05-05-2010, 06:10 PM

absolutely Mac, without a doubt, these aren't flavored

MedicCook · 05-05-2010, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the review on the unique cigar Ferdie.

REALMCCOY · 05-07-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

The legend goes that Garibaldi, an Italian military and political figure, was a vivid cigar smoker and was famous for cutting his cigars in two, so he could share them with friends. Toscani now makes cigars that are meant to be cut in two in the middle so you can share it with a friend. They also sell 'half packs' with cigars that are already cut in two.

"Double UN-Happiness"?

The Poet · 05-07-2010, 05:41 PM

I can only assume these are a different cigar than the Denobili Toscani available here in the United Snakes, since it seems Ferdi found this one smokable, if just barely. The Denobili is not, at all.

Garbandz · 05-12-2010, 12:23 PM

Va Bene.....Grazia Mille !

07-29-2010, 02:17 PM

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. I'm Italian, I'm a fan of toscano cigars. the garibaldi is the cheapest and the least quality one together with the toscano classico. the others are pretty good and the best are Toscano Antico Riserva(the best quality price), Originale, Millennium, Il Moro(these last three handmade), Antico Toscano and extravecchio(this is pretty cheap and good). Toscano cigar is made with kentucky tobacco and the tobacco is showered with water and fermented. it's unique and it has a totally different taste than any other cigar, but it's so good. I would like you to try other toscanos and tell me what you think.... well and my last name(a coincidence of course) is the mirror of my tastes......

papichulo · 09-03-2010, 06:53 PM

I am a big fan of the Toscano brand; especially the brown box. If you look hard enough you can find some with age. They are not bad at all. Great review Ferdie. I often travel to Italy and instead of paying highway robbery prices for puros south of Miami I reach for these.

Don Fernando · 09-03-2010, 07:35 PM

is the 'classico' the brown box? Smoked one of those recently, got a review scheduled for some time soon. I also have a box of the Antica Reserva in a grey box, need to try one of those too.

papichulo · 09-03-2010, 07:38 PM

Ferdie, they are no Siglo II with five years of age or a My Father Lancero, but go well with some Italian wine.

05-05-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Toscano Garibaldi A friend went on vacation to Italy and brought me some Italian cigars as a "thank you for taking care of my pets" as I fed his cats during his trip. I don't know if they are longfillers or shortfillers and I can't find a lot of information about these cigars online, except on Italian websites but that's a language I don't speak. These are probably one of the weirdest cigars I have in my collection. The legend goes that Garibaldi, an Italian military and political figure, was a vivid cigar smoker and was famous for cutting his cigars in two, so he could share them with friends. Toscani now makes cigars that are meant to be cut in two in the middle so you can share it with a friend. They also sell 'half packs' with cigars that are already cut in two. The cigar is 6 inch long with a 32 ring, so you smoke 3 inch of it per smoke. It looks awful, the wrapper is full of spots and uneven, the cigar isn't straight and the cigar doesn't have a cap. The first flavor is an espresso like coffee flavor, quite strong and after a quarter of an inch it becomes a bit spicy. The strength gets less strong pretty quickly until it is a medium strength flavor. I smoked about 30 minutes on half of this cigar, which is longer than I expected. The draw and burn are good, and the firm as is quite dark. I got plenty of smoke from this medium flavored and mild to medium bodied cigar. Would I buy this cigar again? No Appearance: 5 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 6 / 10 Aroma second part: 6 / 10 Aroma third part: 6 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog. Last edited by Don Fernando; 05-05-2010 at 02:00 PM.

05-05-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi

05-05-2010, 02:45 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Dont hate on the Italians Ferdi __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

05-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#4
REALMCCOY Just trying to keep up Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 67 Trading: (0)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Do Dutch Masters get the same respect?

05-05-2010, 04:03 PM	#6
pennjones amateur afficionado! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brad Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 267 Trading: (12)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi I smoked a few toscanos when I was in Florence a few years back. Definitely an interesting cigar. Thanks for sharing, made me think of when I was there!

05-05-2010, 05:10 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Better than the Grape Swishers? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-05-2010, 06:10 PM	#8
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi absolutely Mac, without a doubt, these aren't flavored __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-05-2010, 06:38 PM	#9
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Thanks for the review on the unique cigar Ferdie. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

05-07-2010, 05:41 PM	#11
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi I can only assume these are a different cigar than the Denobili Toscani available here in the United Snakes, since it seems Ferdi found this one smokable, if just barely. The Denobili is not, at all.

05-12-2010, 12:23 PM	#12
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Va Bene.....Grazia Mille !

07-29-2010, 02:17 PM	#13
lucatoscani Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. I'm Italian, I'm a fan of toscano cigars. the garibaldi is the cheapest and the least quality one together with the toscano classico. the others are pretty good and the best are Toscano Antico Riserva(the best quality price), Originale, Millennium, Il Moro(these last three handmade), Antico Toscano and extravecchio(this is pretty cheap and good). Toscano cigar is made with kentucky tobacco and the tobacco is showered with water and fermented. it's unique and it has a totally different taste than any other cigar, but it's so good. I would like you to try other toscanos and tell me what you think.... well and my last name(a coincidence of course) is the mirror of my tastes......

09-03-2010, 06:53 PM	#14
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi I am a big fan of the Toscano brand; especially the brown box. If you look hard enough you can find some with age. They are not bad at all. Great review Ferdie. I often travel to Italy and instead of paying highway robbery prices for puros south of Miami I reach for these. __________________ it is all about the onion

09-03-2010, 07:35 PM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi is the 'classico' the brown box? Smoked one of those recently, got a review scheduled for some time soon. I also have a box of the Antica Reserva in a grey box, need to try one of those too. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-03-2010, 07:38 PM	#16
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Toscano Garibaldi Ferdie, they are no Siglo II with five years of age or a My Father Lancero, but go well with some Italian wine. __________________ it is all about the onion