Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro

BlackIrish · 10-06-2009, 02:41 PM

The cigar: Casa Torano maduro lancero

Nutritional information
Serving size: 7x38 lancero
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Connecticut broadleaf
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua

Age: 4 months in my custody

The marketing
From CI: The darker variety of Torano’s mellow giant. Casa Torano is a nice little story. What was once used as the family’s house blend, and a cigar only handed out at Torano rolling events, has now become one of Carlos Torano’s top-selling brands. So much so, it was only necessary to give it a maduro-wrapped counterpart. And so, Casa Torano Maduro was born, a mellow blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers wrapped in a dark and toothy maduro leaf. Complex, yet balanced, this mild to medium-bodied mixture results in a creamy, spicy, earthy smoke with a rich, naturally sweet aftertaste. It’s mild enough to pair with your morning cup of coffee and flavorful enough to top off a hearty steak dinner.

Good news! In addition to ’Humidor Selection’ honors, the Casa Torano Maduro was named one of the Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Here’s what the 91-point rating said: A dark and oily cigar that burns well, producing a flaky ash. The smoke is nutty and delicious, with notes of sweet wood, caramel, and cherry.

From the manufacturer: "The naturally fermented Connecticut- Broadleaf Maduro wrapper brings a sweet, rich flavor and aroma to this medium-bodied smoke. The Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican filler complete this bold and enticing blend. The Maduro is sweet and satisfying, great for any time of the day." http://www.torano.com/toranobrands/casamaduro

Prelight: This cigar is a bit rough looking. It's not quite straight, the cap is pretty sloppy, and the broadleaf wrapper is dry and veiny. The wrapper doesn't give off much aroma, but from the foot I get dark barnyard. There's a little damage near the foot, but the bunching looks good.

Construction/burn: Although it's ugly, the cap slices cleanly and holds together well. The cold draw is tight, so I try taking off a little more, without much effect. It lights easily and burns slow and beautifully, producing a tight white ash, very straight. The draw remains a problem. Sipping doesn't get me much smoke, but I don't want to suck too hard. I resign myself to some hard sipping. The smoke lasts a little longer than an hour and a quarter.

Flavor: This lancero opens with dark chocolate and cedar. It's smooth, with virtually no pepper or spice. For the first half inch, I get more cedar than chocolate, then, forcing myself to sip more gently, I get more chocolate and less cedar. I like the flavor; it's mellow dark baker's chocolate, without much sweetness. It stays like this, without much change, through four inches or so. Not a lot of complexity, but easy to smoke. In the last two and a half or three inches, however, a funky, musty note creeps in. I don't like that. I hope that it will go away, but it doesn't, so I pitch the cigar before I reach the band.

Overall, I'm disappointed in this cigar. The chocolate flavor is good, but the draw problems and the funkiness in the second half ruined the experience. I've got a few more in the humidor, and also a torpedo somewhere, so I'll revisit this review in a few months.

kelmac07 · 10-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Sorry you didn't enjoy it Eddie. The robustos are awesome!!

Dux · 10-06-2009, 03:12 PM

Never had the lancero but the Robusto is one of my go to smokes

BlackIrish · 10-07-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dux

Never had the lancero but the Robusto is one of my go to smokes

I'll need to try it in a larger rg. Thanks!

Starchild · 10-07-2009, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the review. I had my first one of these, a robusto, last night. Your review was pretty close to my experience.

OHRD · 10-07-2009, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the review...

The marketing 'speak' sounds excellent,but we all know what that can mean...what's everyone's experience w/ the natural? What's the price point?

BlackIrish · 10-07-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Thanks for the review...

The marketing 'speak' sounds excellent,but we all know what that can mean...what's everyone's experience w/ the natural? What's the price point?

Review of the natural is here

They go for about $5 a stick on CI, less on CBid.

Dux · 10-07-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackIrish

Review of the natural is here

They go for about $5 a stick on CI, less on CBid.

Great smoke! I have one box aging to see if they will get better over time.

tuxpuff · 10-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Haven't had the lancero...thanks for the great review!

roughrider · 10-07-2009, 02:18 PM

I was wondering how these were. Thanks for the review.

Azpostal · 10-07-2009, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the review.

boonedoggle · 10-07-2009, 03:27 PM

hadn't even heard that CT had a lancero. I gotta try this one myself, although I am not a massive fan of the Casa. Nice review!

Dux · 10-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boonedoggle

hadn't even heard that CT had a lancero. I gotta try this one myself, although I am not a massive fan of the Casa. Nice review!

yeah I want to try them as well but Cbid does not have any posted

10-06-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro The cigar: Casa Torano maduro lancero Nutritional information Serving size: 7x38 lancero Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Connecticut broadleaf Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua Age: 4 months in my custody The marketing From CI: The darker variety of Torano’s mellow giant. Casa Torano is a nice little story. What was once used as the family’s house blend, and a cigar only handed out at Torano rolling events, has now become one of Carlos Torano’s top-selling brands. So much so, it was only necessary to give it a maduro-wrapped counterpart. And so, Casa Torano Maduro was born, a mellow blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers wrapped in a dark and toothy maduro leaf. Complex, yet balanced, this mild to medium-bodied mixture results in a creamy, spicy, earthy smoke with a rich, naturally sweet aftertaste. It’s mild enough to pair with your morning cup of coffee and flavorful enough to top off a hearty steak dinner. Good news! In addition to ’Humidor Selection’ honors, the Casa Torano Maduro was named one of the Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Here’s what the 91-point rating said: A dark and oily cigar that burns well, producing a flaky ash. The smoke is nutty and delicious, with notes of sweet wood, caramel, and cherry. From the manufacturer: "The naturally fermented Connecticut- Broadleaf Maduro wrapper brings a sweet, rich flavor and aroma to this medium-bodied smoke. The Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican filler complete this bold and enticing blend. The Maduro is sweet and satisfying, great for any time of the day." http://www.torano.com/toranobrands/casamaduro Prelight: This cigar is a bit rough looking. It's not quite straight, the cap is pretty sloppy, and the broadleaf wrapper is dry and veiny. The wrapper doesn't give off much aroma, but from the foot I get dark barnyard. There's a little damage near the foot, but the bunching looks good. Construction/burn: Although it's ugly, the cap slices cleanly and holds together well. The cold draw is tight, so I try taking off a little more, without much effect. It lights easily and burns slow and beautifully, producing a tight white ash, very straight. The draw remains a problem. Sipping doesn't get me much smoke, but I don't want to suck too hard. I resign myself to some hard sipping. The smoke lasts a little longer than an hour and a quarter. Flavor: This lancero opens with dark chocolate and cedar. It's smooth, with virtually no pepper or spice. For the first half inch, I get more cedar than chocolate, then, forcing myself to sip more gently, I get more chocolate and less cedar. I like the flavor; it's mellow dark baker's chocolate, without much sweetness. It stays like this, without much change, through four inches or so. Not a lot of complexity, but easy to smoke. In the last two and a half or three inches, however, a funky, musty note creeps in. I don't like that. I hope that it will go away, but it doesn't, so I pitch the cigar before I reach the band. Overall, I'm disappointed in this cigar. The chocolate flavor is good, but the draw problems and the funkiness in the second half ruined the experience. I've got a few more in the humidor, and also a torpedo somewhere, so I'll revisit this review in a few months. __________________

10-06-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro Sorry you didn't enjoy it Eddie. The robustos are awesome!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-06-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
Dux Lebowski Urban Achiever! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,103 Trading: (24)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro Never had the lancero but the Robusto is one of my go to smokes

10-07-2009, 10:51 AM	#5
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro Thanks for the review. I had my first one of these, a robusto, last night. Your review was pretty close to my experience. __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

10-07-2009, 12:03 PM	#6
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro Thanks for the review... The marketing 'speak' sounds excellent,but we all know what that can mean...what's everyone's experience w/ the natural? What's the price point? __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#9
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro Haven't had the lancero...thanks for the great review!

10-07-2009, 02:18 PM	#10
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro I was wondering how these were. Thanks for the review.

10-07-2009, 03:24 PM	#11
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro Thanks for the review.

10-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#12
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Torano Casa Torano lancero maduro hadn't even heard that CT had a lancero. I gotta try this one myself, although I am not a massive fan of the Casa. Nice review! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles