More Time in the Big House: The Casa Magna Oscuro Toro Cigar

Recently, I tried a Casa Magna Colorado robusto cigar, which I found to be o.k., not great, but o.k.. Tonight, I tried a Casa Magna Oscuro Toro and found it to be excellent. While the Colorado seemed all about the tension between strength and flavor, the Oscuro seemed all about the balance between wrapper and filler. The designers weren't content to let the wrapper steal the show, giving equal time to the entire cigar - call it a holistic smoke. Says Tiki Bar Online, "Like the original Colorado, this cigar is the brainchild of Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plascencia. While the Colorado was a Nicaraguan puro, the Oscuro is almost entirely Honduran, with some Nicaraguan filler used as well."
The cigar started off a little spicy, then played tug of war most of the way down, kicking up a little extra spice near the end. It was an interesting experience, which is what I expect from a premium cigar. Even, or perhaps especially, if you found the Colorado underwhelming, you should try the Oscuro.