Oracle Toro Cigar a Cigars.com Exclusive

I was talking with some folks representing Cigars.com (and JR.com, but we’ll keep the focus on Cigars.com for this exercise), and they suggested I try out their Oracle brand of cigars. Being generally bored, and open to such things, I agreed, and there are not a whole lot of Placencia made cigars that aren’t good. So I’ve smoked a handful of these 6″ x 50 Toros and I think they are really quite good. First, let’s examine the bend: It has a really pretty Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, which is a café con leche color. The binder and fillers are also Nicaraguan, specifically from Estelí, Ometepe, Jalapa and Condega. That covers most of the growing regions in that country. As far as the smoking goes, every one I’ve smoked has burned perfectly, with just the right draw, and a firm, light grey ash. These definitely smoke above their price level. The flavors are smooth, but rich tobaccos, with some sweetness and coffee, as well as a little spice. I’m not sure how one makes a Nicaraguan cigar without a little spice! The packaging is nice, to the point that my wife immediately put dibs on the box and all the bands. Not sure what craft plans she has in mind for them, but I’m sure it’ll be cool. So, for around $8, these are a really good cigar, and I’m enjoying them and might have to keep some on hand. These are available at Cigars.com (don’ t forget the “s”, it makes a difference!).