Quick Smoke: Ted’s Made by Hand Toro

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

Before I lit it up, I knew little about this Dominican-made smoke that comes in a distinctive red individual box. The box tells me the cigar features a Connecticut wrapper, Dominican binder, and filler from Brazil, the Dominican, and Nicaragua. It’s medium-bodied smoke with bready flavors, a hint of sweetness, and a subtle metallic taste. The finish is long and savory and the construction is superb.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S