Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon Churchill
Origin: Honduras
Size: 7.00 x 48
Wrapper: Cameroon

From Lil' Brown Smoke Shack:
A well balanced, slow burning cigar. Medium bodied with hints of pepper and sweet spice. A long, smooth and woody finish completes this incredible smoke. Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Havana Seed Nicaraguan Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua.

Reviewed by: Smokiethebear
Date: June 2004
Notes:

Appearance (14 of 15 pts.)
This cigar is a 7 x 48 Churchill that comes wrapped in a cedar sleeve. It has two bands, one bearing the Torano name, the other with the 1916 date on it. The Cameroon wrapper is beautiful, slightly toothy with not a vein on it. Really something to look at.

Flavor (22 of 25 pts.)
The cigar is medium bodied with a creamy sweet flavor. It has hints of pepper, wood and sweet coffee. The wood and sweet flavors being dominant.

Smoking Characteristics (24 of 25 pts.)
The cigar smokes wonderfully. The draw is excellent, producing large volumes of creamy smoke. It burns very even without a need to relight or touch up. I've noticed an average smoke time of about an hour give or take, depending on how I smoke it. Regardless of my aggressiveness, it's never harsh or hot.

Overall Impression (32 of 35 pts.)
This cigar is a real treat all the way around. It's affordable, and lacks nothing in the construction, presentation, or flavor departments. It's become one of my favorite cigars in any price range, and I'd recommend them to anyone. For fans of the Cameroon wrapper, this cigar is a must have.

Overall Rating - 92

PS
I've had a few of the cigars from this box resting in my humidor since Dec. and what a difference 6 mos. can make. If you can wait, I'd highly recommend giving these cigars some age before you smoke 'em, it makes a world of difference. The same goes for the Torano Exodus Gold.