A. Flores Connecticut Valley Reserve Broadleaf Claro Gran Toro

The A. Flores Connecticut Valley Reserve Broadleaf Claro Gran Toro is an expressive premium cigar for connoisseurs who prefer more volume, more smoke and a slightly broader flavour development. The generous Gran Toro format lends the line additional calm and allows the individual flavour nuances to stand out particularly well. Even the first puffs show that this cigar does not rely on raw power, but on a finely balanced combination of spice, nut and elegant sweetness. The result is a smoke that has character and remains harmonious at all times.

More room for development

The Gran Toro format suits this blend perfectly, as it gives the blend noticeably more room to develop. The cigar is fuller on the palate than the smaller formats and develops its flavours in a calmer, more generous way. The lighter Connecticut Broadleaf Claro wrapper in particular shows its strengths here and combines visual elegance with aromatic depth. The result is a medium-bodied smoke with a beautiful presence that maintains a pleasant balance between spice, sweetness and roasted flavours from the first third to the finish.

Salt, pepper, almond and sweet, leathery depth

In terms of flavour, the cigar opens with lively notes of salt and pepper, which immediately build up tension. Nutty hints of almond then come to the fore, accompanied by slightly botanical nuances and a hint of spicy exoticism. As the wine progresses, a sweeter finish emerges, which is combined with a leathery depth and gives the profile additional fullness. It is precisely this interplay of spice, nut, sweetness and leather that makes the Gran Toro particularly appealing. It never comes across as restless, but unfolds its character traits in a very harmonious and balanced way.

For relaxed phases of enjoyment with more volume

The Gran Toro is ideal for longer, quiet moments of enjoyment when a cigar with more format and aromatic breadth is required. It offers a rich smoking sensation, beautiful development and enough depth to delight even experienced aficionados. At the same time, it remains accessible enough not to be too heavy. Anyone looking for a vitola with more space, more presence and a somewhat richer smoke flavour within this line will find this a particularly convincing choice.

Tasting report

Cigars outside: bronze-brown, silky, distinctive veins
Cigarsinside: neatly rolled, full-bodied
Smoke: creamy, slightly sweet, medium to large smoke volume
Flavour: salt and pepper open the smoke, followed by almond, fine herbal notes and spicy depth. The finish is characterised by sweetness and leather. Overall, the profile is medium-bodied, nutty and harmonious.
Burn: even, calm and with a good draw.