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This is a discussion on Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Toro Review within the Non-Habanos Reviews forums, part of the General Cigar Discussion category; The specs: Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Toro 6x50 Manufactured: Honduras Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Peruvian, Nicaraguan Price ...
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08-22-2008, 11:52 PM
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Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Toro Review
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Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Toro 6x50 Manufactured: Honduras Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Peruvian, Nicaraguan Price paid: $2.60 (Devil Site) Humi time: 2 mos I'd enjoyed the SLR robusto, and so I picked up a 5pk of the toros on CBid for $13. Settled in for a Friday night smoke at my local cigar haunt while I watched the Sox game. Prelight: This SLR had a beautiful colorado maduro wrapper, reddish brown with only small veins and a well-applied cap. Aroma of tobacco with hints of spice. Solid in the hand, firmly rolled, but the cold draw was just right. I could tell this was going to be a good smoke. Burn: The cigar lit easily after I toasted the foot with my torch. The burn was straight through the first ashing. After I tipped the firm ash, about an inch and a half long, there was a very slight tunneling, which I corrected easily with a touch up. The burn wobbled a little more through the middle of the cigar, but nothing serious. The draw was perfect throughout. Flavor: Medium in flavor and body, with a satisfying richness. The flavor was earthy and woodsy at the beginning, a little lighter in body to start, but it built in body and strength as the smoke progressed and the tobacco warmed up. I could taste a light sweetness on the finish throughout the smoke. By the midpoint of the cigar, the flavor filled out into a rich mellowness, with hints of cream, vanilla, maybe almond/amaretto. A really enjoyable flavor profile. When you factor in price -- under $3 a stick -- this very good cigar becomes a real winner. I don't know how SLR does it, but I'm glad they do. [SIZE=4][/SIZE]
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08-23-2008, 12:02 AM
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Awesome. I have a SLR churchill that I've really been wanting to smoke for a while now because of its color and size. It just looks delicious, but I never hear anything about these. But now I have a testimony and thus, another reason to smoke it
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08-23-2008, 12:06 AM
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In this case, at least for me, looks don't lie. Hope you enjoy your SLR as much as I did!
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08-24-2008, 01:38 PM
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Saint Luis Rey's are my daily smokes. The Belicoso are the best in my opinion. At around $57 a box you just cant go wrong.
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08-27-2008, 03:33 AM
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It was damned good, I have to say. A little spicy, a bit woody, and all around enjoyable. These would be excellent gift cigars - very nice look and feel with an especially handsome band, and it delivers in flavor. They don't have to know I spent $5 on it  |
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08-27-2008, 05:22 PM
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Glad I could steer you to a good one.
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08-27-2008, 10:12 PM
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I truly love the Rothchilde Maduro.
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08-28-2008, 12:34 AM
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Amen, brother. Amen.
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08-28-2008, 02:32 AM
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10-02-2008, 06:22 PM
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This was one of the smokes that started me down this slippery slope. Bought my first one a couple of months ago on a trip to Seattle. What a beauty. can't wait to pick up more. I have yet to smoke a cigar that stayed as cool as this one. Great review. Glad you liked it.
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10-02-2008, 06:56 PM
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another "sleeper" smoke that I love.....look through the gaps in my humi and you'll see!!
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10-02-2008, 09:10 PM
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I've been smoking SLR's for a year now... I love the Toro and the Titan
 Can't beat the price....
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