Factory/Country of Origin: Tabacalera Oliva S.A. (Tabolisa)/ Estelí, Nicaragua
Size: Torpedo/6½” x 52
Strength: Full
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Filler & Binder: Nicaragua
Where it’s at: Opulent and sumptuous with a generous amount of ligero. Draw reveals dense, creamy smoke. Leather and cocoa lead-off; a woodier profile follows. Well-balanced flavors of dark chocolate, cedar, sweet spice, and espresso ensue, underscored by black pepper. Later, bolder flavors emerge with no bitterness.
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Gary Korb has been writing and editing content for CigarAdvisor.com since its debut in 2008. An avid cigar smoker for over 30 years, he has worked on the marketing side of the premium cigar business as a Sr. Copywriter, blogger, and Executive Editor of Cigar Advisor. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, prior to his career in the cigar business, Gary worked in the music and video industry as a marketer and a publicist.
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I smoked a few Inferno Flashpoint “Toros” (actually perfectos) maduro, and they’re a good cigar. But, I think the Famous Nicaraguan 7000 Torpedo is better. Don’t get me wrong, the inferno is a good cigar. But, the 7000 has more of the flavors, while remaining smooth to the end. It’s a matter of comparing the Nicaraguan med-full bodied category. And, it’s my opinion, and that of others, that the 7000 doesn’t stand out. I’d enjoy watching you and your comrades smoke\rate these cigars.
Sorry, meant to say the inferno flashpoint doesn’t stand out
Hi Gary –
Yes, we’ve gotten a lot of applause for the Nicaraguan 7000 line in general, so I’m glad you like it, too. I happen to like the Flashpoint line, especially in the Maduro wrapper. However, they are getting rarer due to stock issues as a result of factories closing for the pandemic. If you haven’t had one, give it a try. And thanks also for the compliments, which we always appreciate.
G-~