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The Tailgate by Karen Berger Toro is a 6 x 52 toro with an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, made at Estelí Cigars S.A. Reviewers describe an approachable, toasty smoke on the milder side of medium, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Tailgate by Karen Berger Toro is a 6 x 52 toro that pairs an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler. Estelí Cigars S.A. produces it in Nicaragua, and halfwheel gives July 1, 2023 as its release date.
What It Tastes Like
Halfwheel’s reviewer found cream and lightly toasted bread up front, then earth and more pepper through the middle, with peanut shell, crackers and pretzel closing it out. They called it an easy, familiar smoke with good construction, and their samples each lasted about 2 hours 15 minutes on average. Stogie Press scored it 92 points (June 2, 2024), rated it mild-medium, and picked up cinnamon, dried fruit, citrus and dark chocolate, with some bitterness midway.
Who It’s For
- Game-day smokers who want flavor without a heavy hit outdoors.
- Fans of Sumatra-wrapped cigars curious about an Indonesian-grown leaf.
- Newer cigar smokers stepping up from mild blends to a full-sized toro.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Halfwheel reported an easy draw, a straight burn and plenty of smoke
- Stogie Press gave it 92 points (June 2024)
- Halfwheel found it most flavorful from the opening through the middle section
Cons
- Halfwheel noted the flavors grew less distinct near the end
- Stogie Press reported a jagged burn line and flaky ash
About Karen Berger Cigars
According to halfwheel, the company launched as K by Karen Berger at the 2016 IPCPR trade show and took the Karen Berger Cigars name in April 2023. The Tailgate made its debut at that year’s PCA Convention & Trade Show.
Pairing and Storage
With reviewers keeping its strength below full, try bourbon, a balanced Rioja or coffee; our cigar pairing guide explains why.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Espinosa Sumatra Toro: a 6 x 54 La Zona toro with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
- Espinosa Sumatra Robusto: the same Espinosa blend in a shorter 5 x 52 format.
- E. P. Carrillo Sumatra Robusto: a 5 x 50 Dominican-made cigar with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and a Nicaraguan-Honduran binder.
Tailgate by Karen Berger Toro FAQ
How strong is the Tailgate by Karen Berger Toro?
Reviewers place it on the gentler side of medium. Halfwheel’s tasting notes kept strength mild in every third, Stogie Press called it mild-medium, and Neptune Cigar lists it as medium-bodied.
What size is the Tailgate Toro?
Halfwheel lists it as a 6 x 52 toro, though the reviewer measured all three samples they smoked at 51 ring gauge.
Who makes the Tailgate cigar?
Halfwheel reports that it is rolled at Estelí Cigars S.A. in Nicaragua for Karen Berger Cigars.
Why is the box shaped like a truck?
The name is the theme. Halfwheel describes the 14-count box as a classic truck whose tailgate panel drops open to reach the cigars.
Browse our Karen Berger Cigars selection for other cigars from this Daytona Beach-based maker.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper | Indonesian Sumatra |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 52 |
