The La Palina Black Label Toro is a cigar made in the Dominican Republic and dressed in a Brazilian Bahia wrapper leaf. The cigars are sold in boxes of 20 pieces and are made in the PDR factory in Tamboril.
Aesthetically, the La Palina Black Label Toro is rolled in a Maduro Oscuro shaded wrapper that is rough to the touch. The construction is excellent, and the cigars feature a generous and even filling.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Rep.
- Size: 50 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Brazil
- Binder: Dominican Rep.
- Filler: Dominican Rep., Nicaragua
- Price: $ 10.50 – € 8
La Palina Black Label Toro: the cold draw reveals earthy and spicy hints, where black pepper stands out. The opening confirms these aromas, which are quite intense on the palate from the first puffs on.
The first third releases notes of earth, leather, and wood, supported by an intense spicy vein, where black pepper stands out. The base is sweet. Strength is just slightly above medium (3.5/5).
In the central section, the profile circles around the notes of leather, earth, and black pepper, now enriched by nuances of cinnamon, which become perceptible in some puffs, giving more depth to the profile. Strength grows, reaching a medium-full level (4/5).
In the last third, the cigar becomes even more complex, with the addition of balsamic herbs, where anise and cloves are perceptible. Strength remains constant (4/5) and under control throughout the smoke, including the last couple of puffs.
Overall, the La Palina Black Label Toro releases a complex and highly structured smoke. The evolution is perceptible along the entire arc of the smoke, with the profile becoming increasingly broader and structured. Balanced and particularly satisfying.