Name: Macanudo Vintage Maduro 1997 Toro

Country: Dominican Republic

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 54)

Strength: Medium

I understand that this post’s image may misrepresent the cigar. But I had already had quite a lot of beers before I remembered that I needed to take a picture of it. This is not the first time. It happens with me sometimes. I enjoy the moment so much that I forget to take pictures.

The important thing is that the cigar burned wonderfully, and I got maximum pleasure out of it. I paired it with stout, so it was black versus black.

There was a blurry moon in the sky. Rock music came out of pub’s speakers. I was with my buddies. There was nothing to complain about.

Name: Liga Privada T52 Toro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 52)

Strength: Full

The Liga Privada T52 Toro came with notes of espresso, red kidney beans, leather, and molasses. I paired the first third with Laphroaig 10, the second and final third with Wild Turkey Rye.

The cigar burned evenly and lasted for an hour and a half. It was well-constructed and in perfect condition. It produced a generous amount of thick, creamy smoke, and it had a perfect draw.

Although, if I really had to choose, I’d rather smoke the UF-13, I’d still rate the T52 Toro as an excellent cigar. After all, I smoked it until my fingers burned.