Worth knowing
The âlittle sisterâ of the legendsLancero was only 3 years after this (1967 ) produced for the first time - like all Cohibas in the first centuries not for free sale. If you don't want to smoke that long, you can enjoy the same blend in a more manageable format for about 70 - 95 minutes.
Aroma
The taste of this cigar is very similar to that of the Lancero. Hay fragrance, nutty melt and earthy forest aromas along with charming sweetness are in the typically creamy smoke. Complex and intense, with a good medium strength, it offers the typical concentrated aroma profile of long Panetelas, which becomes denser as the smoke progresses, with increasing spice and roasted taste, without ever quite reaching the strength and power of the Lancero. In this respect it is more like the first than the last three quarters. A gorgeous elegant smoke, complex without being overwhelming.

Casa del Puro tests for you part 6
đ Eine Puro aus Nicaragua haben wir fĂŒr Euch getestet. AJ Fernandez Dias de Gloria Toro.
Format: Toro (15.24 cm / 2.22 cm / RM 56)
Single price (May 30, 2020): âŹ11.50
Worth knowing
Over the last decade, high-flyer Fernandez â like many of his colleagues, a descendant of Cuban exiles â has established himself in the Nicaraguan cigar scene almost from nowhere. His long fillers, always adorned with strikingly imaginative rings, offer something for a wide range of tastes in numerous series, and their good reputation, spurred on by excellent reviews in well-known specialist magazines, is now increasingly spreading in Europe. Among his latest pranks is the âDias de Gloriaâ series, whose name (English âDays of Gloryâ in the sense of âthe good old daysâ) alludes to the Fernandez family's glorious past as tobacco farmers in Cuba. These are intended to evoke the two formats (a Robusto is also available), and consequently, like Cuban cigars, they are Puros, i.e. they consist exclusively of tobacco from the country of production.
Aroma
The rolling is typically Nicaraguan, as these cigars are clearly âbox-pressedâ - flattened into a square shape to ensure an easy draw and even burn. The fact that this works perfectly - as is usual with Fernandez - is clear from the first puffs, which immediately pamper you with a generous volume of smoke. Another characteristic of Nicaraguan cigars - a certain initial roasted sharpness - disappears almost immediately, turning into a subtle peppery spice. At first you get the impression that you are smoking a fairly strong cigar. Right from the start, the almost smoky smoke also offers a seductive nutty sweetness that is clearly reminiscent of nougat. Already in the first third, the spicy notes move more towards sandalwood and incense, and the peppery tingle disappears. The opulent fermentation sweetness continues to play the main role - almonds and CafĂ© Cortado spring to mind for the smoker, and floral undertones are also noticeable. In the second third, the impeccably crafted Toro is much softer - an effect that is practically never noticed in Habanos, but sometimes also in other non-Cubans. The strength levels off at a moderate average level, while the sweetness is now that of dark forest honey. A fragrant, floral bouquet becomes increasingly clear, the spice is now reminiscent of Mediterranean herbs; nougat and sandalwood also come through at times. Towards the end of the middle section, there are noble, bitter hints of coffee. Noticeably attractive strength heralds the final third, the power of the start returns in increased form. The herbal character is now in focus, accompanied by coffee, tea and solid earthiness - the finish is actually somewhat reminiscent of Cuba. The sweetness has become more subtle, but can still be tasted. Smoked notes and a pinch of cocoa on the palate determine the final puffs.
Conclusion
Does this cigar really taste like a Cuban cigar? - Apart from the end, not really, in terms of the specific aroma; the wonderfully uncomplicated burn is also typically non-Cuban. The extraordinary variety of flavors for a cigar in this price range, the constantly unfolding new facets of the smoke can actually compete with Cuban gems! In addition, the Toro offers a wonderfully comfortable smoking sensation with its ultra-creamy smoke and the great balance between sweetness and spice, power and mildness, so that the 90 minutes of smoking pass by in a flash. This cigar fills you up and satisfies you like a Franconian shoulder of pork with two dumplings. Chapeau!