DBL El Amarillo Toro

Length:  5 78″
Ring Gauge: 56
Strength: Mild-Medium

DBL is not a common household name in the premium cigar industry, but it’s a brand that should certainly be on your radar. DBL stands for “Dominican Big Leaguer” and was founded by baseball nut Francisco Almonte (hence the name), and he has literally been working with tobacco since he was a kid at age 7. At this young age, he worked to devein tobacco for his father, and by age 12 he was rolling cigars. But there’s more to Almonte’s story. He had the unique privilege of studying and learning the ins & outs of cigar making and blending from none other than Carlos Fuente and Lito Gomez. With a pedigree like that, Francisco and DBL have some big shoes to fill. And in our opinion, they deliver.

The DBL Amarillo is one of the most flavorful Connecticut-wrapped cigars on the market. Alamonte selected and fermented an outstanding blend of tobacco for the Amarillo blend. The blend begins with Brazilian Mata Fina and proprietary Dominican fillers and binder leaves. Topping the blend is a silky looking USA Connecticut wrapper. These excellent cigars are made at his factory in Tamboril, Dominican Republic (known as the cigar-making capital of the world). The Amarillo blend is smooth and mild, but very flavorful. Tasting notes include browned butter, baking spices, and cream along with hints of caramel and dried fruits. The blend is a showcase for Alamonte’s talents and another excellent blend for DBL.