CAO MX2 Toro

The Toro is the size to pick when you want more time with CAO's MX2 double maduro. At 6 x 54, it stretches out the line's signature dark-on-dark construction: a near-black Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Brazilian Maduro binder, with a four-country filler doing the heavy lifting.

What it tastes like

Dark chocolate and espresso hit first, backed by oak, leather and a peppery edge that builds toward the finish. The extra length of the toro lets the blend evolve more gradually than the robusto, so you get a longer, more developed run through that rich maduro profile. It's medium-full — flavorful and substantial without being a knockout punch.

If you already enjoy chocolatey, coffee-forward cigars, this is an easy recommendation and a strong value. New to the darker side of the spectrum? The maduro vs Connecticut comparison explains what that black wrapper actually brings to the table.

The MX2 has earned its spot as a reliable everyday maduro, and the Toro is the version I'd reach for with a full hour to spare. Keep it in your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app, or step down to the quicker Robusto when time is short.