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The Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Toro is a 6 x 52 box-pressed toro with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, launched in 2012 as the top blend in the Nat Cicco lineup. Cigar Aficionado rated it 93 points in October 2019, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Toro is a 6 x 52 toro, pressed square, built from Nicaraguan binder and filler under an Ecuadorian Habano leaf. Introduced as the top tier of the Nat Cicco range, it carries a twisted pigtail on the head and a wrapper-covered foot.
What It Tastes Like
Cigar Aficionado gave this Toro 93 points in its October 2019 issue and graded it medium-full. Its reviewers described a deep-colored, glossy wrapper and a loose draw, then leather, nuts, caramel and chocolate, with sugary and savory tones evenly matched. Earlier, Cigar Insider (September 25, 2018) scored it 88 and called it medium, finding oak, cocoa and almond but a quieter finish.
Who It’s For
- Smokers who favor pressed shapes and want a standard toro length.
- Fans of dark, sweet-leaning smokes built mostly on Nicaraguan tobacco.
- Longtime Nat Cicco buyers curious about the brand’s premium side.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Cigar Aficionado’s 93-point score (October 2019)
- Finished with a pigtail cap and a closed, wrapper-covered foot
- Two dated Cigar Aficionado-group reviews of this exact size
Cons
- Strength ratings vary from medium to full
- Cigar Insider found the finish subdued
About the Aniversario 1965
The name marks 1965, when the National Cigar Company first sold Nat Cicco “Rejects.” Zander-Greg took over its distribution in 2007 and launched Aniversario 1965 in 2012 as its flagship. That launch notice described Nicaraguan Habano-seed leaf throughout; by 2014 Cigar Coop listed an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, as later reviews do.
Pairing and Storage
To match its caramel and chocolate notes, try it beside an aged rum or a bourbon; our cigar pairing guide suggests other drinks for stronger cigars.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Robusto Grande: this blend in a shorter, 56-ring format.
- Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro: a 6 x 52 toro with Nicaraguan filler under an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, per Cigar Aficionado.
- Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Toro: the same 6 x 52 size, wrapped in Mexican San Andrés leaf.
Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Toro FAQ
How strong is the Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Toro?
Ratings split. Cigar Aficionado’s 2019 review put it at medium-full and Cigar Insider’s 2018 review at medium, while retailers like Neptune label it full.
What size is the Aniversario 1965 Toro?
Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Coop both list this Toro at 6 x 52, and it is box-pressed.
Who makes Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 cigars?
halfwheel calls Zander-Greg the parent company of Nat Cicco, and halfwheel and Stogie Press (May 2021) report that the line is rolled in Nicaragua at AgroIndustrial Nicaraguense de Tabacos.
Is this the same cigar as the Liga No. 4?
It is the same line. Zander-Greg introduced it in 2012 as Aniversario 1965 Liga #4 (the wrapper later changed to Ecuadorian Habano), and Cigar Aficionado reviews this size under the Liga No. 4 Toro name.
Browse the rest of the Nat Cicco range on our Nat Cicco cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Full |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano Maduro |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 52 |
