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Leonel Rare Toro Gordo, Leonel cigar, Nicaragua

Leonel

Leonel Rare Toro Gordo

Nicaragua

7 – 11 €

6.5 – 10.5 CHF

Ratings & reviews

Editorial score

7.5/ 10

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Organoleptic profile

Strength

medium

Balance

good

Draw

easy

Intensity

expressive

Bouquet
complex
Finish
medium
Ash color
gray
Smoke output
medium

Aroma profile

Dominant aromas

🍫ChocolateNourriture Grillee🌲Cedar

Secondary aromas

Dried FruitsMild Spices

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Tasting notes

The Leonel Rare Toro Gordo will captivate you at first glance with its degree of elegance and its slightly shiny brown color. The wrapper, well-maintained and with an oily texture, promises a fine quality in hand. The overall presentation, meticulous, is enhanced by a refined band, signaling a unique tasting moment.

Upon lighting, the cigar reveals a rich and complex aromatic palette. From the first draw, you will be greeted by notes of cocoa, toasted food, and subtly, cedar. The interplay of pre-light aromas suggests an evolving experience, as the smoke begins to envelop your palate with softness and nuances.

On the palate, the Leonel Rare unfolds in three distinct phases, where each third brings its own dynamics. It starts slightly creamy, punctuated by fruity and toasted notes, before shifting towards deeper flavors of dried fruits and mild spices. Its aromatic intensity remains consistent, although it may seem a bit less complex after some time of smoking.

The finish offers a pleasant sensation with a medium length, where sweetness and light sugary notes blend subtly. Its balance between strength and sweetness makes it an accessible cigar, yet with enough character to appeal to discerning enthusiasts. You will enjoy this moment of relaxation, where each draw becomes a sensory journey.

Ideal for an evening tasting, paired with a glass of light red wine or black coffee, the Leonel Rare Toro Gordo is a perfect choice for those seeking a flavorful cigar without too much strength.

Community impressions

Celebrated by enthusiasts, this cigar stands out for its balance between creamy notes and rich aromas. Tasters appreciate its aromatic development, although some note a loss of intensity in the middle of the smoke. A wise choice for aficionados seeking varied experiences.

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