The United Maduro Toro brings a refined take on earthy and spicy profiles, wrapped in a ruggedly handsome Mexican San Andrés Maduro leaf. Developed in 2023, this blend saw United Cigars transition from a box-pressed format to a traditional round vitola. With a Dominican binder and a complex mix of filler tobaccos—including Dominican Broadleaf, Quisqueya, Dominican Seco, and Dominican Olor—this cigar delivers a multi-layered smoking experience.
The wrapper is a deep brown hue, falling somewhere between milk and dark chocolate. Its slightly rugged texture, with visible veins, hints at its rich, rustic character. The cigar feels well-packed and solidly constructed.
The cigar opens with a bold medley of flavors. Leather, cedar, and walnuts lay the foundation, while an earthy depth is enhanced by notes of root beer and basement must. A kick of pepper and cinnamon lingers on the finish, adding an extra dimension of spice.
White pepper intensifies, mingling with woody notes, hops, and a rye-like sharpness. Dark chocolate and coffee emerge, deepening the profile, while walnuts, earthiness, and basement must carry through from the first third. The complexity remains engaging yet balanced.
Pepper takes a more dominant role, but a surprising caramel popcorn sweetness offers a contrast. A mellow mushroom note appears alongside leather and an espresso-forward coffee presence, bringing the cigar to a bold yet smooth conclusion.
The United Maduro Toro is an enjoyable smoke with well-defined transitions, yet it maintains a balanced strength and cohesive flavor profile. The construction is solid, offering an excellent open draw that enhances the smoking experience. If you appreciate earthy cigars with layers of spice and sweetness, this one is well worth revisiting.
Overall Score: 89.65 out of 100
Overall Strength Score: 5.56 out of 10
This blind cigar review (Cigar #20-C) was scored by a distinguished panel of cigar enthusiasts, including: Nick – The Cigar Pulpit, LKOUTS, Mike Cokeley, Munch, Jim DeLuca, AustinDan, Ray Forslund, Dwight Jones, Nick B, Hawkeye, Vito T, and PoDunkMofo
