Carlos Toranos Virtuoso

KASR · 10-18-2010, 11:06 AM

Soooo....I was supposed to stop smoking cigars....but the two boxes of Toranos Virutosos and a handful of the Toranos Brigades - tell a different story!

The virtuoso has always been one of my favorite cigars - from it's thick chewy ring gauge to it's beautiful dark wrapper. This Nic/Honduran smoke remains consistent from beginning to end and NEVER disappoints (atleast for me!)
Smoke this over coffee, at the course, in the garage playing ping pong, after dinner, before dinner - it truly is an "anytime" smoke that delivers time after time!

As long as they exist, I don't think I'll ever quite smoking! Oh well...I tried!

bigheadmark · 10-18-2010, 08:15 PM

If you like Torano, I encourage you to try the Torano Signature....it's my favorite Torano cigar

kelmac07 · 10-18-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bigheadmark

If you like Torano, I encourage you to try the Torano Signature....it's my favorite Torano cigar

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nayslayer · 10-18-2010, 08:35 PM

I had a few of the Fortress sticks and liked them too

pektel · 10-18-2010, 08:38 PM

I had a torano tribute torpedo that I absolutely adored. One nc that I will continue to smoke.
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Ferrari5180 · 10-18-2010, 08:43 PM

I have the Virtuoso Forte Toro, and I must say that these are some tasty and smooth smokes. So far Carlos Torano seems to make good sticks. Next time I will pick up a different line and see where I stand on that. Back on topic, I am glad that you still enjoy smoking cigars. I suppose that is why we are all still here chatting as well.

Gargoyle · 10-18-2010, 10:09 PM

I really like most of the Torano line, but the Virtuoso and Exodus 1959 are the best IMHO.

boom · 10-19-2010, 08:24 AM

I had High hopes for this cigar and tried one the first time on Sunday... It was very bitter.... So bitter I set it down half way down... No signs of build up a the head so who knows...Had sitting for about 6 mo... maybe I gt a bad one.... I'll have to revisit this one again....

bigheadmark · 10-19-2010, 11:26 AM

it's interesting you say that...I had stored some cigars for several months in a humidor (El Diablo Humidor) I purchased from a popular online site...they were stored at 65% RH,...they developed a bitter flavor, and lost much of their appealing cigar smoke aromas...acrid like.....I'm wondering if the glue that they use in the humidor affected the cigars...or maybe it was not real spanish cedar? they claimed that it was real spanish cedar on their site....
or......if the RH is too high, then it WILL affect the flavor

Dunkel · 10-19-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by boom

I had High hopes for this cigar and tried one the first time on Sunday... It was very bitter.... So bitter I set it down half way down... No signs of build up a the head so who knows...Had sitting for about 6 mo... maybe I gt a bad one.... I'll have to revisit this one again....

I agree. I tried to smoke one the other day that I was gifted awhile back. It was awful.

Montano · 10-19-2010, 12:15 PM

I really enjoy this cigar. Have yet to get a bad one.....

10-18-2010, 11:06 AM	#1
KASR El Guapo! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 117 Trading: (6)	Carlos Toranos Virtuoso Soooo....I was supposed to stop smoking cigars....but the two boxes of Toranos Virutosos and a handful of the Toranos Brigades - tell a different story! The virtuoso has always been one of my favorite cigars - from it's thick chewy ring gauge to it's beautiful dark wrapper. This Nic/Honduran smoke remains consistent from beginning to end and NEVER disappoints (atleast for me!) Smoke this over coffee, at the course, in the garage playing ping pong, after dinner, before dinner - it truly is an "anytime" smoke that delivers time after time! As long as they exist, I don't think I'll ever quite smoking! Oh well...I tried!

10-18-2010, 08:15 PM	#2
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso If you like Torano, I encourage you to try the Torano Signature....it's my favorite Torano cigar

10-18-2010, 08:35 PM	#4
nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso I had a few of the Fortress sticks and liked them too

10-18-2010, 08:38 PM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso I had a torano tribute torpedo that I absolutely adored. One nc that I will continue to smoke. Posted via Mobile Device

10-18-2010, 08:43 PM	#6
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso I have the Virtuoso Forte Toro, and I must say that these are some tasty and smooth smokes. So far Carlos Torano seems to make good sticks. Next time I will pick up a different line and see where I stand on that. Back on topic, I am glad that you still enjoy smoking cigars. I suppose that is why we are all still here chatting as well.

10-18-2010, 10:09 PM	#7
Gargoyle Got Coffee? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Central MA Posts: 389 Trading: (7)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso I really like most of the Torano line, but the Virtuoso and Exodus 1959 are the best IMHO. __________________ Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary

10-19-2010, 08:24 AM	#8
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso I had High hopes for this cigar and tried one the first time on Sunday... It was very bitter.... So bitter I set it down half way down... No signs of build up a the head so who knows...Had sitting for about 6 mo... maybe I gt a bad one.... I'll have to revisit this one again....

10-19-2010, 11:26 AM	#9
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso it's interesting you say that...I had stored some cigars for several months in a humidor (El Diablo Humidor) I purchased from a popular online site...they were stored at 65% RH,...they developed a bitter flavor, and lost much of their appealing cigar smoke aromas...acrid like.....I'm wondering if the glue that they use in the humidor affected the cigars...or maybe it was not real spanish cedar? they claimed that it was real spanish cedar on their site.... or......if the RH is too high, then it WILL affect the flavor Last edited by bigheadmark; 10-19-2010 at 11:26 AM. Reason: .

10-19-2010, 12:15 PM	#11
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Carlos Toranos Virtuoso I really enjoy this cigar. Have yet to get a bad one..... __________________