Carlos Toraño
Reserva Selecta
Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Isla / General Cigar partnership. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Honduras binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Carlos Toraño
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Isla / General Cigar partnership
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCarlos Toraño Reserva Selecta uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta taste like?
Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta?
Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta made?
Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Isla / General Cigar partnership, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta use?
Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Carlos Toraño Reserva Selecta?
Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.