Onyx Reserve Toro

Written by Sean Bauer |

Cigar: 20230402 091527

Onyx Reserve

Specifications:

Manufacture Date: 2012

Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

Wrapper Color: Maduro

Wrapper Type: USA Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru

Binder: Nicaragua

Vitola: Toro (6x50)

Manufacturer: Altadis USA

Distributor: Altadis USA

Factory: Tabacalera de García--La Romana, Dominican Republic

Humidimeter: 62%

Current Production: Yes

Price: $7.05 (current)

Environment:

Temperature: 30 degrees

Humidity: 79%

Wind: N/A

Setting: My regular spot in the little, outdoor smoke shack.

Paired with: Iced coffee

Pre-smoke Comments:

Smooth, very slightly veiny, toothy wrapper, invisible seams with a smooth, long cap and a firm bunch. Overall appearance was very attractive. Cold draw was perfect, with a heavy fruity taste.

Smoke/Burn Comments:

Perfectly even burn, flat coal, ad a strong, light grey ash.

Draw/Smoke comments:

Perfect draw, excellent smoke volume, cool, biting, sharp smoke and a faint, subtle grassy, woody aroma.

Flavor/Taste Comments:

Generous richness, body, and perfectly balanced flavors of earthy and musty tastes, and mild in

strength.

Finish/Aftertaste Comments:

Weak, very brief, musty finish/aftertaste.

Summary Comments:

Overall character was great, with unique taste and perfect appearance and construction.

An overall score of 93 out of 100.

Category Scores:

Appearance/Construction___15____ 15     

Burn___15____15     

Draw__10____10

Smoke volume __10____10

Smoke character ___3__5

Aroma___3___5

Flavor/Strength___15____15

Finish/Aftertaste____8____10

Summary___14____15

TOTAL___93____ 100

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