Description
The Escurio Gran Toro is a standout expression in Davidoff’s Escurio line, crafted to provide a bold yet refined smoking experience. Inspired by the “sweet meets spice” character of Brazilian tobacco heritage, this cigar blends Brazilian filler and binder leaves with a rich Ecuadorian Habanos-seed wrapper for an exceptional flavour journey.
With its generous format (5½″ length × 58 ring gauge) this Gran Toro offers substance, depth and extended enjoyment for aficionados who want more than a short smoke.
Specifications
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Brand: Davidoff
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Line: Escurio
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Vitola / Format: Gran Toro
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Length: 5½″ (≈140 mm)
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Ring Gauge: 58
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habanos-seed grown in Ecuador
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Binder: Brazilian Cubra
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Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina & Cubra tobaccos, plus Dominican filler (San Vicente, Piloto, etc.)
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Origin / Manufacture: Dominican Republic (Davidoff’s Santiago factory)
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Strength / Body: Medium to Full (rated ~4/5)
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Estimated Smoking Time: Around 60 – 90 minutes (depending on pace)
Flavor Profile
The Escurio Gran Toro delivers a dynamic and evolving taste experience:
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Early third: Notes of dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper and salt interplay with subtle sweetness.
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Middle third: Develops into leather, dried fruit, licorice, oak and spice, with a complex texture and depth.
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Final third: Finish unfolds with baking spices, coffee and chilli-chocolate nuances—rich and vibrant but refined.
Reviewers note its high quality:
“This thick cigar … delivers loads of smoke, characterized by notes of brown sugar, earth and a hint of vanilla.”
and
“Lovely flavour … you can tell the tobacco in this is well-fermented.”
Why Choose the Escurio Gran Toro
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Offers a premium blend with exotic tobaccos (Brazilian Mata Fina & Cubra) bringing distinctive character not found in many mainstream cigars.
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The generous 58 ring gauge and ample length give the smoker the time and space to explore layered flavours—ideal for a proper tasting session.
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Strong construction and heritage: Davidoff’s high craftsmanship standards ensure consistent performance and reliability.
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Ideal for aficionados seeking a cigar that balances bold flavour and elegance.
Storage & Usage Tips
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Storage: Keep in a humidor at ~65-70% relative humidity and ~18-21 °C for optimal preservation of wrapper and flavour integrity.
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Cut & Draw: With a substantial 58 gauge, use a sharp straight cut (or a V-cut if preferred) and take moderate, steady draws to let the blend open naturally—avoid rapid puffing which may overheat the large format.
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Pairings: Matches beautifully with aged rum, robust single-malt whisky, strong espresso, or a dark stout beer—flavours of chocolate, coffee and spice pair well with those.
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Session Time: Allow around 1 to 1½ hours for full enjoyment; rushing will compromise the transitions in flavour.
