Carlos Torano Exodus 1959

[psyktek]

Just wanted to jump in and plug these. So far I've agreed with the opinions everyone's put up on the various smokes. :0

These are box-pressed, shiny with oil, chocolate-colored maduros that, I swear, look so good you want to take a bite out of 'em before you light up. Firm, easy draw, Huge volumes of smoke and a rich but mild flavor profile. I'm about a quarter of the way into a box and will definitely be replacing it when done. :love: I think these are far better than the silver band version, despite that it gets more hype from the retailers.

Now, can someone recommend something similar that isn't squared off? As I smoke longer, my tastes get pickier, and I find that I really prefer a round stick.

Psyktek

 

[JOE.M.]

Just wanted to jump in and plug these. So far I've agreed with the opinions everyone's put up on the various smokes. :0

These are box-pressed, shiny with oil, chocolate-colored maduros that, I swear, look so good you want to take a bite out of 'em before you light up. Firm, easy draw, Huge volumes of smoke and a rich but mild flavor profile. I'm about a quarter of the way into a box and will definitely be replacing it when done. :love: I think these are far better than the silver band version, despite that it gets more hype from the retailers.

Now, can someone recommend something similar that isn't squared off? As I smoke longer, my tastes get pickier, and I find that I really prefer a round stick.

Psyktek

The Exodus is my favorite CT cigar........ something similar, Give the CAO Brazillia a shot!

 

[psyktek]

:thumbs: Love the Brazilia series! Gimme a FAT smoke any day!

Psykek

 

[Shadow]

I agree with the Brazilias. If you haven't tried the Pirahna yet in that series you're missing out on a great little cigar. :thumbs:

 

[gws3]

i love both cigars mentioned. i've been lucky enough to recieve them in trades or in a bomb. i wish i could keep a box of each on hand.
i really don't think i've had a bad torano or cao yet!

 

[Shadow]

What's great Glenn is that Torano will be making all of the CAO cigars, including the Anniversaries!

Their first production for CAO was the CAO Vintage Maduro which came out about a month and a half ago. They are using 1998 vintage maduro wrappers on these cigars. Very tasty! :thumbs:

 

[emodx]

For something similar, try the La Luna Maduro Fuerte's or African Fuerte's. They are pressed though.

Emo

 

[Captain B]

I too love the torano exodus - and don't enjoy box pressed. BUT I enjoy them so much, I don't care about the box press. I also have been enjoying the CAO L'Anniversaire Maduro. I am definitely going to try the Brazilia.
I also recommend the Partagas Black Label. I find them FULL bodied, but great flavor.

Thats my $.02

 

[ParaGod]

I have not tried very many Torano's, but the ones that I have tried, did not impress me much.

 

[psyktek]

I too love the torano exodus - and don't enjoy box pressed. BUT I enjoy them so much, I don't care about the box press. I also have been enjoying the CAO L'Anniversaire Maduro. I am definitely going to try the Brazilia.
I also recommend the Partagas Black Label. I find them FULL bodied, but great flavor.

Thats my $.02

Well, we are in agreement on everything you mentioned, ESPECIALLY the Brazilia. 'Course, you have to enjoy herfing on a culvert to enjoy one of those.
I AM a fan of large smokes!
I'm still looking to try a couple of CAO eXtremes. I really like the XV, so I think I'd enjoy those.

Psyktek

 

[benjiev]

I agree with Emo the La Luna Maddies are Yummmmy. They're a great smoke and have become one of my favorites, the African Fuertes are good but a little lighter smoke IMHO. I strongly suggest giving them a try.

BenjieV