Quick Smoke: CyB Torpedo Especial

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.”

Named for Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca and José Blanco of Joya de Nicaragua, the new CyB brand (formerly called “Cuenca y Blanco,” as seen in my photo) has made quite a splash since it was introduced this summer. I can see why. The Torpedo Especial (6.25 x 52) has a balanced flavor of leather, cereals, cedar, and white pepper that’s derived from tobaccos from Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. It’s a departure from the Nicaraguan puros Joya de Nicaragua usually produces. With a slow burn and great physical properties, also a fine way to spend about $10.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys