La Regenta Gran Toro
STRENGTH: •••
SIZE: 54 x 152mm (6”)
PRICE: $ 13 | € –
TIME: 1h 20 min
COUNTRY: Canary Islands
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: Mexico
FILLER: Brazil, Dominican Rep.
The maker behind the La Regenta is the Dos Santos S.A.U. company from the Canary Islands. The family-owned business dates back to 1921 and was the first tobacco factory that shared the homonymous name of the cigars. Although the strength is on the lighter side, the cigar is flavorful, complex, and smooth, paired with an interesting flavor profile.
A combination of wood and coffee starts off the Gran Toro, which is followed by aromas of hazelnut. An interesting sour cream note is added in the second half, together with pepper and herbs.
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