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Illusione Garagiste Toro vs My Father La Promesa Toro

How do Illusione Garagiste Toro and My Father La Promesa Torostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Illusione Garagiste Toro and My Father La Promesa Toro sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
Binder
Nicaraguan Viso Criollo
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan Viso Corojo / Viso Criollo
Nicaraguan
Vitola
Toro
Toro
Size
6 in × 52
6 in × 52
Rating
90/100 · 2016
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Flavor
Black PepperDried FruitCocoaLeatherBaking Spice
PepperLeatherOakCreamCedar

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Illusione Garagiste Toro carries the published pedigree (90 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Illusione Garagiste Toro if

spice notes appeal to you.

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Choose My Father La Promesa Toro if

spice notes appeal to you.

See My Father La Promesa Toro →

Illusione Garagiste Toro vs My Father La Promesa Toro — FAQ

Is the Illusione Garagiste Toro or the My Father La Promesa Toro better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Illusione Garagiste Toro brings black pepper and dried fruit, the My Father La Promesa Toro pepper and leather.
What's the difference between the Illusione Garagiste Toro and the My Father La Promesa Toro?
The Illusione Garagiste Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; the My Father La Promesa Toro is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Illusione Garagiste Toro or the My Father La Promesa Toro?
Illusione Garagiste Toro: Cigar Aficionado 90/100. My Father La Promesa Toro: no published critic score yet.