Description
The Cuban Link Toro
Size: 6×50
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Costa Rican
Fillers: Costa Rican (Special Blend)
Flavor Notes: Cream, cedar, almond, white pepper, honey, citrus zest
Pairing Notes: Champagne, Costa Rican coffee, light rum, or green tea with honey
Manufacturer: IGM Cigars (Costa Rica)
Privada Storytelling
The Cuban Link Toro by IGM Cigars showcases the elegance of Costa Rica’s emerging cigar tradition. Draped in a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper and reinforced with Costa Rican binder and fillers, this cigar balances refinement with character. Aged for one year, the blend carries the subtle creaminess of its wrapper while highlighting the terroir-driven complexity that Costa Rica has become known for.
IGM Cigars has built a reputation for honoring tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern cigar craftsmanship. The Cuban Link is both a nod to the heritage of classic Connecticut-wrapped cigars and a bold statement about Costa Rica’s place among the world’s premium cigar producers. Each puff is a reminder that innovation and respect for tradition can coexist beautifully.
Flavor Journey
The opening draws reveal cream, cedar, and almond sweetness, rounded by a subtle touch of white pepper. As the cigar develops, honey and citrus zest weave into the profile, lifting the Connecticut wrapper’s elegance into something distinctly Costa Rican. The final third deepens with toasted bread, cedar, and a lingering smoothness that completes the journey.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada thrives on introducing members to cigars that change perceptions. The Cuban Link Toro belongs because it elevates Costa Rican tobacco to the world stage, demonstrating how refinement, terroir, and patience create a cigar that feels both familiar and entirely new. It is an accessible yet complex smoke, bridging tradition and modern innovation.