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The Notorious Cigars Crème de la Crème Toro combines the elegant creaminess of a Connecticut Shade wrapper with a complex multi-origin blend and a generous Toro size. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, it offers a medium-bodied and harmonious smoke with finely balanced flavours of vanilla, cedar, cocoa, roasted almonds and milk chocolate. As the smoke progresses, notes of caramel, espresso and a subtle earthy spice emerge. The Toro’s extra length gives the blend plenty of room to develop gently, making it an excellent choice for connoisseurs who appreciate balance and aromatic diversity.

Notorious Cigars Crème de la Crème Toro, size 6 x 52

Measuring around 152 millimetres in length with a ring gauge of 52, the Toro has generous proportions without appearing overly bulky. The light Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper provides a smooth foundation and a delicate creaminess. Beneath this lies a Brazilian Arapiraca binder, which brings warmth and added depth to the blend. The filler, comprising tobaccos from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Colombia, creates a varied interplay of flavours and supports the balanced, medium-bodied structure.

A creamy development with vanilla and caramel

Initially, cream, vanilla and a hint of cedar take centre stage. The smoke is smooth and elegant, yet has enough substance to avoid becoming one-dimensional. In the middle third, notes of roasted almonds and cocoa develop, accompanied by a subtle hint of milk chocolate. The natural sweetness remains harmoniously integrated. Towards the end, caramel and espresso come to the fore more strongly and are complemented by a subtle earthy spice. It is particularly in the Toro format that these transitions can develop in a calm and distinct manner.

A well-balanced Toro for relaxed moments of enjoyment

Its medium strength makes this cigar versatile and pleasantly accessible. At the same time, the Arapiraca binder and the three-country filler provide enough depth to keep even experienced connoisseurs engaged. The 52 ring gauge promotes a cool smoke and a creamy texture, whilst the length allows ample time to savour the various flavour phases. Anyone looking for a Connecticut Shade with more character, roasted notes and a balanced sweetness will find this Toro offers a particularly interesting combination.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: light brown , silky, elegantly banded
Cigar interior: even , clean, precisely rolled
Smoke: creamy , slightly sweet, generous smoke volume
Flavour: cream , vanilla and cedar open the smoke. Roasted almonds, cocoa and milk chocolate follow, before caramel, espresso and earthy spice define the finish.
Burn: even , steady and consistent.