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The Camacho Powerband Toro is a 6 x 50 toro with an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, Mexican San Andrés binder and a five-tobacco filler that includes three ligeros. Reviewers rate it medium-full or stronger, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Camacho Powerband Toro is a 6 x 50 cigar with an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés Negrito binder and a five-tobacco filler from Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Three of the five are ligeros: Corojo ligero from Nicaragua and from Honduras, plus a Dominican San Vicente ligero.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Coop scored the Toro 91 in July 2016, finding cocoa, citrus, leather and red pepper up front, with natural tobacco taking over in the middle and pepper building through the back half. Cigar Insider, Cigar Aficionado’s newsletter, was cooler on it, giving 85 points on July 5, 2016 and noting anise, cedar and raw cocoa before a sharp, acidic turn. Both outlets rated it medium-full or stronger.
Who It’s For
- Ligero lovers who want a filler built around three heavier priming leaves.
- Toro smokers who like a 50 ring without stepping up to a 60 gauge.
- Pepper fans who like spice that builds toward the final third.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Cigar Coop rated it 91 (July 2016) and praised its burn and draw
- Leaf from five countries: Ecuador, Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic
Cons
- Cigar Insider’s 85-point score (July 2016) noted a sharp, acidic finish
- Too strong for anyone who prefers a mild smoke
About the Powerband
Camacho began shipping Powerband to U.S. shops in June 2016 as the second entry in its Master Built Series, after American Barrel-Aged. Cigar Aficionado reported that it is bunched using a mix of two techniques, which a marketing executive at parent company Davidoff of Geneva USA said improves airflow and combustion.
Pairing and Storage
With a medium-full profile, this toro sits where bourbon or an aged rum from our cigar pairing guide can stand up to its pepper.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Camacho Powerband Robusto: the same blend cut down to 5 x 50.
- Camacho Powerband Gordo: the same Powerband recipe at a thicker 6 x 60.
- Camacho Triple Maduro 6 x 60: a Camacho that uses maduro leaf for wrapper, binder and filler.
Camacho Powerband Toro FAQ
How strong is the Camacho Powerband Toro?
Both reviews we found put it above medium. Cigar Insider’s July 2016 rating listed it as medium-full, and Cigar Coop called it medium-full early on, building to full in the second half.
What size is the Powerband Toro?
It is a 6 x 50 toro, the middle of the three Powerband launch sizes between the 5 x 50 Robusto and the 6 x 60 Gordo.
Where is the Powerband made?
The Powerband is a Dominican Republic cigar. Cigar Aficionado reported that Camacho makes it at Occidental Cigar Corp., a Davidoff-owned factory, while at the time Camacho Criollo, Connecticut and Ecuador were made in Honduras.
What does the Powerband name mean?
Cigar Aficionado said the biker-themed name draws on the pull of a big V-twin motorbike. Cigar Coop linked it to the rev range where an engine makes peak power.
Browse the rest of the Camacho range we stock, from Powerband to Triple Maduro, on our Camacho cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium-Full |
| Origin | |
| Shape | Toro |
| Wrapper | Ecuador |
| Binder | Mexico |
| Filler | Dominican, Honduras, Nicaragua |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 50 |
