262 Revere – Toro Box-Pressed 6x52 (Reviewed on May 20, 2025)
Purchased through rare-cigars.com
By Antonio N.
Presentation: The band is deceptively simple but elegant, with white embossed lettering over glossy black, there are four silver symbols on each corner of the band that look like dragons, but I think they are just abstract designs. This is a soft box pressed cigar covered by a muted dark brown wrapper leaf. There are oils on the wrapper leaf, but it is muted with some slight veins. It is toothy with tiny bumps as you run your fingers along the length of the wrapper. This sample of the 262 Revere had about 4 weeks of rest un-cellophaned in 67% humidity.
Pre lit bouquet of cream of wheat and floral notes.
1st Third – the volume of smoke is generous upon first draw, and I am immediately hit with notes of cream, coffee, and Nutella. The draw is easy – perhaps a bit looser than I would like but box pressed cigars are usually like this, I’ll have to take lighter draws. Hopefully, it will not be a quick smoke as the flavors are on point with my taste buds. The burn line is wavy through the first third.
2nd Third – The second third begins as the 2-inch long ash breaks, and the burn line starts to straighten itself out. The café con leche notes get more intense as the creamy notes take a back seat. Strength is still hovering between mild+ and medium. This is just a very easy and pleasurable smoke – it would be the perfect accompaniment to my morning coffee. While mild to medium, it is full flavored with no harshness and just a bit of spice and mint on the Retrohale. The cigar remains cool through the first and second third.
Last Third – The 262 Revere transitions into the last third with notes of mild spice, and the main profile now is of lightly sweetened dark chocolate, and soft minty notes on the finish. The cigar has remained cool, with an easy draw and maintained an even burn line for the last two thirds.
While it is not a super complex blend and transitions are predictable, it is a thoroughly enjoyable 40 minutes. I would compare this favorably to the Ashton Aged Maduros at half the price. While the Ashton is more of a medium-plus bodied and slower burning cigar, for a shorter and satisfying morning smoke, the 262 Revere would be an excellent alternative.
I paired the 262 Revere with strong black brewed coffee and water.
92 out of 100
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