Pedro Estevez Torpido

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Today I am reviewing the Torpido from Pedro Estevez. These Cigars were sent to me by Habanos & Hermanos to review. Here is the info from there web site.

Torpedo Cigar - 6 1/8 x 52 - Medium Bodied - Wrapper Connecticut.
Brand: Pedro Estevez
Collection: Connecticut
Shape: Torpedos (Fig.)
Flavor: Medium
Size: 52 x 6 1/4 "

Pre Light:

This is a well-constructed cigar sporting a nice medium dark tan Connecticut wrapper void of any large veins or major flaws. I achieved a nice cut with my Xikar cutter and the pre light draw was about rite, not to easy and not to tight. No definitive pre light taste.

Post light:

After a quick toasting and an easy light with my triple flame torch this cigar started out mild with no noticeable flavors at all. After a few puffs I started to taste some nutty notes like almonds and cashews and just a touch of spice on the retrohale. As I worked on into the first third I started pick up just a hint of sweet caramel that lingered on the pallet. These flavors remained and the nuttiness built in presents just a tad on through the rest of first third. The second third brought about more of and earthy tone and slight hint of coffee. The caramel moved to more of a toffee again just barely noticeable as the flavor moved more towards the mild side of medium, still not overly complex but offering some nice flavors. So far the burn has been nice and even with out any major issues. Heading on into the last third I started to get a very mild chili pepper like spice on the tip of my tong fallowed by sweet ginger on the finish and a medium white pepper on the retro. As I nubed this thing it got pretty spicy but never harsh.

Conclusion:

I would put this cigar at medium body and the same on strength. Though it did not hold an ash very well I was not disappointed in this smoke at all. I looks like the asking price on these things is about $1.30 and for that I cant see how you could go wrong at least giving them a try. Never overly complex yet well blended, nice burning and an enjoyable smoke.

Disclaimer:

I received these cigars at no charge from Habanos & Hermano for the purpose of review. Other that I have not received any compensation from Habanos & Hermano, Pedro Estevez, any one associated with them for doing these reviews nor do I work for any of the above mentioned parties.