Monday, April 13, 2026

Bariay 1492 Cigars Black Label Toro in Review

BRAND: Bariay 1492
BLEND: Black Label

WRAPPER: Mexican San Andres Maduro
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan

FORMAT: Toro (654)
ORIGIN: Nicaragua
INTENSITY: Medium/Medium-full
SPICE: 4/5

NOTES:
Mexican Hot Chocolate | Molasses | Espresso

A Mexican hot chocolate culinary reduction. Cayenne. Molasses. Leather. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Really pops, this blend. Not kicky, though, nor edgy. Dark vegetal salted bits underneath, on top of seasoned wood array and compost floor. Espresso, a mug of it, is what you wend the winds in. Anise. Chicory.

Excellent silver sheath of ash. Equally excellent draw. Even 'nuff by far burn-line. Fantastic build. The burn noses itself meatily-so, with a savory kick that meets the draw notes of the 2/3 and onward. Beef jerky. Darkly sweet room-note sits clean in the air. A fluid, leisurely smoke of a refined strength.

TASTE: A
DRAW: A-
BURN: A-
BUILD: A

FINAL GRADE: A
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79

::: very :::