Wednesday, August 10 2011
La Floridita Limited Edition Toro
Country of Origin: Honduras
Size/Strength: 6¼" x 54 / Medium
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Nicaraguan, Mexican
Binder: Indonesian
Presentation: Boxes of 20 cigars, 5-Packs, and singles
It all started with La Floridita bundle cigars, which eventually became an evergreen bestseller for Famous Smoke Shop. Due to the success of the aforementioned value-priced edition, Famous General Manager, Hal Odzic, and Nestor Plasencia decided to up the ante and create a more complex La Floridita blend that would be presented in boxes. They used a blend of richer-tasting Nicaraguan longfiller, tossed in some prime Mexican, bound it in an milder, aromatic Indonesian leaf, and rolled it in a Brazilian Mata Fina Maduro wrapper usually reserved for upmarket luxury cigars. By 2008 the cigars were ready and the La Floridita Limited Edition selection was introduced to the market.
The smoke is medium-bodied, yet very full-flavored with a rich earthy character, and so well balanced even less-educated palates will appreciate the complexities found in this larger 6¼" x 54 frontmark. Sweet and spicy notes abound with hints of espresso and cocoa in the mix, while the burn reveals a very firm ash. Moreover, 12 out of the 13
reviews for the Toro are raves, and to its credit, has also earned a "90" customer rating.
A great pick for cigar smokers who want lots of flavor and complexity in a non-overpowering smoke at a very reasonable price.
See pricing and offers for all La Floridita LE cigars.
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