Ritmo Cigars is a relatively young brand with a musical theme to its lines. Each line is named after a Latin dance: Bachata, Bolero, and Merenge.
The cigars are made at the Tabacalera Amor Puro in the Dominican Republic, Tamboril, Santiago, to be exact. Each size is sold in 20-ct boxes.
The wrapper is of a brown Colorado shade and is oily and smooth to the touch. There are only a few small veins present, and the construction is flawless.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 54 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Habano
- Binder: Dominican
- Filler: Dominican
- Price: $ 10 | € –
Ritmo Merengue Toro: the cold draw brings aromas of hay and spices to the palate. Once lit, the cigar opens with light woody and nutty notes.
In the first third, the wood aroma is the main flavor, followed by hazelnut and herbs. There is some spice present in the retro-hale, but it vanishes quickly. Strength is mild-medium (2/5).
There is not much changing in the second third, except for the herbal note that becomes a bit more pungent and bitter. Strength becomes medium (3/5).
The flavor profile remains unchanged, as does the strength, in the last third. The bitterness from the previous third becomes very evident towards the finish of the cigar.
Overall, the Ritmo Merengue Toro starts with a balanced and creamy profile. But after the first third, the profile becomes static, and the increasing bitterness takes away the positive aspects of the smoke. Nevertheless, this is a cigar that, without the bitterness (some rest time in the humidor should take care of that), can be suggested to somebody who is trying to get into the world of cigars.