The Pichardo Reserva Familiar Connecticut Toro is made in Estelì, Nicaragua, at the Luciano Cigar Factory. This line is a tribute to the family history of master blender Don Eradio Pichardo. The cigars are sold in fifteen-count boxes.
The cigars are dressed in a Colorado Claro wrapper, that is silky to the touch. Once you remove the foot band, you will notice that the finish is not the traditional one, but the wrapper is cut a little above the end of the cigar. Considering the wrapper color, this creates a nice contrast. The overall construction is flawless.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 54 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Rep.
- Price: $ 12 – € 12
Pichardo Reserva Familiar Connecticut Toro: the cold draw reveals scents of earth, with a little spiciness to it. The opening delivers vegetal notes, wood, and a touch of black pepper.
The first third confirms the wood, now enriched by some wood varnish aroma. In the background, the spices are still present, with rich peppery notes. The strength is a little above medium (3.5/5).
The middle third confirms the flavor profile, while the strength increases, reaching a medium-full level (4/5).
In the final third, the vegetal aromas are back and now with a nice balsamic kick, which becomes more and more pronounced getting close to the end. The spices are still present in the background. The strength increases once again (4.5/5), closing the smoke in a satisfying way.
Overall, the Pichardo Reserva Familiar Connecticut Toro delivers a pleasant and balanced smoke. With that being said, the flavor profile is rather static, with a limited evolution. The transition of flavors mainly happens in the final third.