Carlos Torano Signature Collection
The Carlos Torano Signature collection was released in 2000 with five different vitolas to choose from. This line of cigars features a blend of tobacco from four countries and is intended to be medium to full-bodied. Over the years I’ve smoked my fair share of these in various sizes, but for this review I sat down with the robusto.
Name: Signature Collection
Company: Carlos Torano
Made In: Danli, Honduras
Wrapper: Sun Grown Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Broadleaf
Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero & Nicaraguan Habano Ligero
Price: $7.25
Comes in: Box of 20
Vitola: Robusto (5″ x 52)
Final Thoughts
If there is one thing that I have learned to expect from the Torano family it’s consistency; and the Signature Collection is no different. The construction of these cigars was always great which lead to a perfect draw, tons of smoke, even burns and long strong ashes. The flavor wasn’t bad either. A combination of cocoa and coffee seemed to be the core flavors and was accompanied by a bitter grassy finish. Generally I’m not a fan of a grassy flavor notes, but in this cigar it was not off-putting.
The Signature Collection is by far not my favorite Torano product, but I think there is space in my humidor for a few. Nothing about the flavor really grabbed my attention and tempted me smoke more, but the smoking experience was still enjoyable. The real high-point to these cigars is the consistency, as every sample in recent memory has smoked just as well as the last.
According to my inputs at Your Cigar Ratings I give the Carlos Torano Signature Collection a 67.
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Comments
Another excellent review.
I love the Signature line. Each size has it’s fans. For me, the Toro does the trick. I’ve found it the most consistant of the line. This line can be a touch rough right out of the gate, but give them just a bit of Humidor time and They improve greatly. I cut my smoking teeth on the Torano Exodus Gold and Silverlines. But, My go to favorite is the Signature Toro. With it’s excellent burn Characteristics and consistently rewarding Flavors, I just love them.
Cheers!
-b
Just smoked a 4 year old Torano Signature Perfecto. I have never really liked this cigar, but I figured after considerable time aging it would be more enjoyable.
It features a Brazilian Maduro wrapper, and after clipping, it had a very easy draw. This is not good as it may allow for it to heat up to quickly and go harsh.
Flavors are mostly woody with a touch of pepper. The aroma has that typical “barnyard†smell that accompanies Brazilian tobacco. And as expected the cigar is getting too hot.
So to keep tabs on why I don’t like this cigar: I don’t really like the taste and the construction was not suitable. Time in the Vault did not help this disappointing stick one bit.
By far the best Sig is the perfecto…if you can find any, grab em. Head and shoulders above the rest of the signature collection! Like M&M’s baby, can’t have just one!!