The Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo is not bad, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the score would indicate. While my reviews typically do not focus on the foundational tobacco flavors, when that part is not present, the void it leaves is very noticeable. Most of the time, it felt like there should have been more. Not necessarily more flavors, but there was a lack of any flavor at too many points. While I don’t think this was reflected in how the cigars were scored, this void is made worse given that the size of the cigar and the amount of time that it takes to smoke. Outside of the one cigar that needed a relight, I rarely was bothered by anything the cigar gave me, but I am left wanting more.

Bumpy in appearance with a wrinkled cap, the smoke from this robusto gives off clashing notes of cream, muddled wood and bitter earth that turn slightly metallic before the somewhat sweet finish. Tasters experienced some inconsistency on the burn and draw. Score: 86/100