Description
The Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Double Toro measures 6 1/2 x 60, carries a box press, and uses Nicaraguan tobacco for its binder and filler beneath an Ecuadorian Habano leaf. Zander-Greg added this size to the line in 2021.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar Insider newsletter scored the Double Toro 87 points on September 14, 2021 with a medium strength grade. The reviewers saw a chunky, squared-off body with a short pigtail and an unclipped foot. The smoke opened with herbal, slightly tart flavors, turned earthy with nut, citrus and a flinty edge, and closed on lemongrass.
Who It’s For
- Fans of 60-gauge cigars who want a squared-off press.
- Aniversario 1965 Toro fans who want that blend in a larger format.
- Smokers who enjoy herbal, citrus-edged profiles over a Nicaraguan core.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Dated Cigar Insider review of this exact 6 1/2 x 60 size (87 points, September 2021)
- Box press with a pigtail head and an unclipped foot
- Shares its blend with the Toro, which Cigar Aficionado rated 93 points in October 2019 (6 x 52 size)
Cons
- Cigar Insider reported a somewhat wavy burn
- A 60 ring gauge is more than some smokers want in the mouth
About the Aniversario 1965 Series
halfwheel calls Aniversario 1965 the premium tier of Nat Cicco, a brand the outlet ties mainly to factory seconds, and dates its debut to 2012. In May 2021, Zander-Greg, Nat Cicco’s parent company, widened the series with this Double Toro and a Corona.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Toro: this blend as a 6 x 52, given 93 points by Cigar Aficionado in October 2019.
- Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Robusto Grande: a shorter 5 1/2 x 56 version of this blend, per Cigar Aficionado.
- Espinosa Sumatra Gordo: a 6 x 60 that pairs an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler, per halfwheel.
- Amar by A.J. Fernandez Gordo: a 6 x 60 dressed in Nicaraguan Habano, per Cigar Coop (April 2026).
Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Double Toro FAQ
How strong is the Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Double Toro?
Sources differ. Cigar Insider called it medium in its September 2021 review, while the retailer CigarsDirect lists it as full.
How big is the Aniversario 1965 Double Toro?
Zander-Greg’s 2021 announcement, as reported by halfwheel, Cigar Coop and Stogie Press, puts it at 6 1/2 x 60 with a box press.
When was the Double Toro released?
Zander-Greg announced it in May 2021 together with a 5 1/2 x 46 Corona, and Stogie Press reported that the first cigars left for shops on May 1 of that year.
Where is the Aniversario 1965 Double Toro made?
It comes from AgroIndustrial Nicaraguense de Tabacos S.A., a factory in Nicaragua. halfwheel places that factory in Condega, while Cigar Coop says EstelÃ.
Find every other Nat Cicco cigar we have in stock on our Nat Cicco brand page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Full |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano Maduro |
| Binder | Nicaraguan Habano |
| Filler | Nicaragua Habano |
| Length | 6 1/2" |
| Gauge | 60 |
