Cohiba Puro Dominicana Toro

As you can probably tell by its name, the Cohiba Puro Dominicana’s main selling point is that it is a puro made completely from tobaccos from the fertile island nation of the Dominican Republic. I have enjoyed some Dominican puros in the past, so I am expecting one with such a renowned name like Cohiba stamped on it to impress me, especially since I have learned that the Puro Dominicana took over ten years to perfect. It should be noted, of course, that this version is legal in the United States, unlike other famous Cohiba smokes that come straight out of Cuba.

Measuring 6 x 54, the Cohiba Puro Dominicana Toro is just one of four sizes in the line. Others include the 5 ½ x 42 Corona, 5 ½ x 50 Robusto, and the 7 x 49 Churchill. As mentioned, the Puro Dominicana is made completely from Dominican tobaccos. The flavor of the tobaccos is improved by aging them in tercios and charcoal wooden barrels. The Puro Dominicana is said to be a bold cigar and its strength is listed as falling into the full-bodied category.

The Cohiba Puro Dominicana Toro is an attractive cigar thanks to its dark brown wrapper that sports plenty of oil. Some medium veins are visible, but no major imperfections. The cigar feels firm to the touch and lacks soft spots. The decorative band displays the Cohiba name and Puro Dominicana label over a color scheme of gold, black, and white. I sense a spicy flavor and cold taste prior to lighting that really have my anticipating a rather bold smoking experience.

As far as the burn of the Cohiba Puro Dominicana is concerned, I give it a passing grade. It has an excellent draw, burns slowly, and exhibits long white ash. Smoking time is over an hour. No touch-ups or re-lights are needed.