The Archetype Sacred Scale Toro is made at the Tabacalera La Alianza factory, in the Dominican Republic, by Ernesto P. Carrillo. The Sacred Scale line is packed in a box of 20 cigars. This line was launched back in 2019 and comes in three sizes: Robusto, Toro, and Gordo. It represents the third chapter (after the Strange Passage and the Axis Mundi).
The Archetype Sacred Scale Toro is a well-made cigar and rolled in a Colorado Maduro wrapper that is oily and smooth to the touch. Filling is uniform.Â
- Country of Origin: Dominican Rep.
- Size: 52 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrès)
- Binder: Ecuador
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $ 11 – € N/A
Archetype Sacred Scale Toro: rich scents of cocoa are perceivable to the cold draw. The first few puffs are sweet, and they confirm the cocoa.
The first third delivers notes of earth and white pepper, with a touch of spices in the background. There is also wood present. The cocoa is still present, and it is the prominent flavor of this first third. The smoke is almost meaty. Strenght is slightly above the medium (3.5/5).
In the middle section, the cigars exhibits a mix of white pepper and hot spices, followed by leather and cocoa. There are also some roasted notes perceptible. Strength picks up and now is medium-full (4/5).
The final third confirms the spices, but the cocoa makes room for balsamic herbs and walnut. Strength keeps increasing and becomes full in this last third (5/5). The finale is satisfying and rich.
Overall, the Archetype Sacred Scale Toro delivers an intense smoke, with an ample flavor profile and a long finish. The balance is on edge in some puffs, especially in the last third, where the strength becomes full. The evolution is decent—a bold cigar.