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Signature Litto Gomez Toro

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Country of Origin Dominican Republic
Size 6 x 50
Strength Full
Signature Litto Gomez Toro cigars mark a fantastic first for Famous Smoke Shop. Litto Gomez, creator of La Flor Dominicana cigars, has blended a cigar exclusively for us. Seamlessly handcrafted with a full-flavored blend of choice Nicaraguan longfillers and Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed binders rolled inside dark, shimmering Nicaraguan wrappers, you'll enjoy a creamy smoke teeming with rich, earthy tobacco flavors augmented by an underlying sweetness in the mix. Order your box of these rare, "must-smoke" cigars now.

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"Excellent construction and interesting flavors"

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Reviewed by Patrick A. | StogieGuys
August 24, 2011
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Cigar maker Litto Gomez is best known for establishing La Flor Dominicana and growing the brand from its humble roots as one of many cigar boom upstarts to a widely recognized, highly successful company. He did so through slow, methodical growth and by building a loyal and passionate following for his strong, innovative smokes.

As his own recognition increased over the years, Gomez also lent his name to a number of smokes made under his direction. Most notable are the Litto Gomez Small Batch cigars that were released between 2008 and 2010. The Small Batch No.2 and Small Batch No.3 both received high ratings at StogieGuys.com—particularly the former, which earned a perfect rating in August 2009.

You'll also find Gomez's name on a blend crafted exclusively for Famous Smoke Shop, an internet retailer based in Pennsylvania. According to Famous, these cigars are "seamlessly handcrafted with a full-flavored blend of choice Nicaraguan long-fillers and Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed binders rolled inside dark, shimmering Nicaraguan wrappers." They produce a "creamy smoke teeming with rich, earthy tobacco flavors augmented by an underlying sweetness in the mix."

Three traditional sizes are available: Churchill (7 x 50), Robusto (5 x 50), and Toro (6 x 50). They range in price from $8.75 to $10.13 per single, not including the price breaks you can get if you purchase a 5-pack or a box of 20.

The Toro is a firm, heavy cigar with a highly mottled, heavily veined exterior leaf. A closer inspection reveals several soft spots, but the oily cigar seems to be otherwise well-constructed. A muted aroma of leather and cocoa is evident off the foot, and the cigar cuts cleanly to reveal a smooth draw.

Once lit, the Famous Signature Series Toro starts as you might expect from any Litto Gomez creation: lots of bold pepper and spice. Leather is dominant with hints of black cherry in the background. The aftertaste isn’t as sweet as advertised; instead, it has a cayenne kick.

Towards the midway point, the Toro makes the transition from spicy powerbomb to a more medium-bodied profile complete with roasted nuts and cream. The finale is characterized by a reprise of the bold flavors that dominate the outset.

With excellent construction and interesting flavors that change enough to keep the cigar interesting throughout the duration of the smoke, the Famous Signature Series Toro will be a welcome addition to La Flor fans’ humidors. But I would recommend buying by the box since the price for a single ($9.50) is too high in my opinion. All things considered, this Litto Gomez smoke is worthy of three and a half stogies out of five.

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