Lou3
10-08-2009, 03:49 AM
The Black Pearl Morado Torpedo is #16 on CA's Top 25. I smoked the robusto version and am not too macho to admit it was as strong as I'd want to go. This Nicaraguan is full-bodied and not for beginners.
Flavor: It started off with pepper, then softened a bit to earthy leather, strong black coffee, and hints of spice. As good as that might sound, it just didn't come together for me. It wasn't terrible, but I was waiting for something to emerge that unfortunately didn't. Maybe the torpedo strikes a better balance. The finish was strong, but not objectionable.
Burn: I had to relight it twice. The burn was a little uneven, and the ash was pretty loose. I guess I'd call it an average burn.
Smoke: Moderate amount, average aroma.
I didn't think it was worth the price, but I'm more used to medium-bodied cigars. Somebody who is into stronger cigars might get more out of it.
Flavor: It started off with pepper, then softened a bit to earthy leather, strong black coffee, and hints of spice. As good as that might sound, it just didn't come together for me. It wasn't terrible, but I was waiting for something to emerge that unfortunately didn't. Maybe the torpedo strikes a better balance. The finish was strong, but not objectionable.
Burn: I had to relight it twice. The burn was a little uneven, and the ash was pretty loose. I guess I'd call it an average burn.
Smoke: Moderate amount, average aroma.
I didn't think it was worth the price, but I'm more used to medium-bodied cigars. Somebody who is into stronger cigars might get more out of it.