Quick Smoke: Amante Toro Natural
Saturday, April 28th, 2007Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.
At $108 for a box of 20, the Amante Toro Natural from TinderBox.com is significantly pricier than your average, run-of-the-mill boutique smoke. Then again, this smooth and flavorful five and ½ inch by 52 ring gauge stogie is better than your average, run-of-the-mill boutique smoke. Now normally I’m not a huge fan of Connecticut Shade wrappers, but Amante has a fine blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican filler tobaccos to back it up with a creamy, almost caramel-like taste that’s just short of exceptional. With solid physical properties, I have no qualms about highly recommending this as a great mild smoke.
Verdict = Buy.
I’ve got one of these sitting in my humidor. I’m glad you enjoyed it, I’m looking forward to trying mine. The flavor profile sounds like a great morning cigar with a cup of coffee.