Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 50 Year

[Qball]

This is a brand new stick from Carlos Torano.

I picked a box of these up at an event today with Carlos and master roller, Felipe Sosa.

My particular stick was a Short Churchill 6x48 that just came from the store today, so it spent all of 3 hours in the humidor

I was explained that this stick is comprised of the traditional Exodus 1959 long filler from Nicaragua, with a Brazilian sun-grown wrapper. It was very dark and had a light, sweet smell... almost maduro-like.

The flavor abounded with chocolate, a little cinnamon, creamy, maybe a touch of caramel... In fact, you could TASTE the sugar on the draw... it's that sweet.

It was VERY easy on the palate... no lingering tastes... no bitterness.

I felt that the construction was superb, but in all honesty the draw was fairly tight for the first 1/2 of the stick, and opened as I progressed. The amount of smoke produced was also pretty light for the first half, but then practically tripled for the second half.

It burned straight and true, and required no touch-ups. Ash was a nice light gray/white, but could only hold an inch or so.

In my opionion, this is a medium-full body cigar and suitable for AFTER dinner... as dessert.

Would I smoke this again... Hell Yeah!

[roughrider]

Thanks for the review Karl.

[iRace559]

Thanks for the review man! Those sure do look tasty!

Is there anywhere you can get these yet online? I'd love to order a few to try.

[Qball]

Famous has them listed now, as well as Corona Cigar Company

[smokin nightly]

I picked up a couple last week and I cant wait to try one...The band is pretty cool also...I think that was the reason I picked them up

[iRace559]

Originally Posted by smokin nightly

I picked up a couple last week and I cant wait to try one...The band is pretty cool also...I think that was the reason I picked them up

Man I really wish my B&M's had a better selection. There are so many stick's I want to try and would easily pick up if I could buy some singles. Grr.

[ca21455]

Thanks for the good review and pics. Torano makes some really good smokes.

[PinkFloydFan]

Very Nice review sir.. Of an excellent smoke.
I enjoy all the Torano smokes. I think they make a great cigar.

Try the Virtuoso .. Yumm.

[variable]

Originally Posted by iRace559

Man I really wish my B&M's had a better selection. There are so many stick's I want to try and would easily pick up if I could buy some singles. Grr.

Why not check out TampaHumidor on the www
or Don Francisco on Rt. 18 for a B&M

Good hunting,
Julian

[louistogie]

Sugary? Sounds odd and interesting at the same time for this cigar. I got to give this another try.

[Qball]

Originally Posted by louistogie

Sugary? Sounds odd and interesting at the same time for this cigar. I got to give this another try.

Yes, much sweeter compared to the Exodus 1959 Gold, which I am just finishing now.

[louistogie]

Originally Posted by kellzey

Yes, much sweeter compared to the Exodus 1959 Gold, which I am just finishing now.

Whoops I've haven't even tried that cigar. I thought I did. Well either way I still need to give these a try. lol Are you sure these aren't flavored?

[Qball]

Originally Posted by louistogie

Whoops I've haven't even tried that cigar. I thought I did. Well either way I still need to give these a try. lol Are you sure these aren't flavored?

Ha ha. Yes... not flavored... Just a new type of wrapper.

[Rubix^3]

I haven't really enjoyed a Torano in a while, but these sound awesome.
Thanks for the review!

[louistogie]

Originally Posted by kellzey

Ha ha. Yes... not flavored... Just a new type of wrapper.

Awesome! I have to get a few, thanks for the info!