Camacho Corojo Toro Review

It was a later Saturday evening, the kind where you can finally catch your breath. The day started early, I woke my littlest boy up, and we were off into the woods for a morning hike. By the time we got back, it was all hands on deck (dad joke fully intended) as the whole family pitched in to stain the backyard deck that had been in dire need of attention.

After a long day like that, this cigar review felt well-earned and very much anticipated. I wanted something bold, unapologetic, and rooted in tradition. I reached for the Camacho Corojo Toro, a cigar often called the backbone of the Camacho brand, built on authentic Honduran Corojo tobacco and famous for its pepper spice and full flavor.

But how would it hold up after a day like this, and does it really live up to its reputation? Here’s what I found.

The Breakdown

Profile: Medium to Full Body

Wrapper: Honduran Corojo wrapper (grown in the famed Jamastran Valley)

Binder: Honduran

Filler: Honduran puro blend

Factory: Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A. (Camacho / Davidoff)

Sizes Available: Robusto (5" x 50), Toro (6" x 50), Churchill (7" x 48), Gordo (6" x 60)

Notable Feature: Built entirely from Corojo seeds, one of the few modern cigars carrying Cuban lineage forward.

Price Point: Typically $9–11 per single; boxes often $175–200.

Heritage & Awards

The Camacho story is defined by Corojo tobacco. First cultivated in Cuba, Corojo seeds were carried to Honduras after the embargo and found their home in the Jamastran Valley. Camacho made it their signature, creating a bold Corojo line known for pepper spice, leather, cedar, and earthy richness.

The Camacho Corojo Toro has become a staple for smokers who want to experience an authentic Honduran puro. This cigar is all about the aroma, flavor, and history rolled up inside. You might find it among your favorite cigars when you want a bold, satisfying stick.

Over the years, Camacho has also built a reputation for pushing boundaries with every new line they release. A perfect example is the Camacho Triple Maduro, a bold experiment that goes in the complete opposite direction of the Corojo’s classic approach. Where the Corojo is built on tradition, the Triple Maduro leans on sheer strength and intensity. Check out our full Camacho Triple Maduro review to see how it stacks up.

Appearance & First Impressions

The Corojo Toro comes dressed in a rustic, reddish-brown corojo wrapper with a little tooth and oily sheen. The seams are tight, the cap is clean, and the iconic red Camacho band matches the cigar’s fiery reputation.

In the hand, the cigar felt extremely firm, almost hard-packed. I honestly worried the draw would be a chore, the kind that makes your cheeks hurt just thinking about it.

But after a clean cut, the cold draw was a pleasant surprise: smooth airflow with just the right resistance. Some might even call it a good draw, My intuition led me to believe it would quickly become a perfect draw as I progressed through the stick. Notes of cedar, spice, and a touch of caramel came through right away, putting my mind at ease.

First Third – Bold Pepper and Cedar

Once lit, the Camacho Corojo Toro opened with pepper spice on the retrohale, red pepper and white pepper right up front, balanced by cedar and earth. The flavors were bold, but the smoke output was thinner than expected, lighter on the palate rather than billowing clouds.

The burn line started clean, and the ash holds in neat stacks. Strength sat firmly in the medium body range, never really edging toward full-bodied strength. It kicked off with that spicy, pepper-forward character Camacho is known for, and while the profile was enjoyable, it felt very steady from the start.

Second Third – Leather, Earth, and Sweet Balance

In the second third, the pepper eased back, letting cedar, leather, and earth lead the way. A touch of caramel sweetness flickered in, but overall, the cigar stayed in a consistent lane. For some smokers, that kind of reliability is a plus; for me, it leaned toward being a bit one-dimensional. 

The draw stayed smooth, no sign of the tightness I feared, but the smoke output remained on the thinner side, never really filling the space the way some other Camacho cigars do.

Final Third – Peppery Kick to the Finish

By the final third, the Toro ramped the spice back up with a sharp kick of black pepper and a stronger peppery retrohale. Earth and leather carried the finish, and while it was a satisfying close, it didn’t introduce much in the way of new flavors.

The burn line held steady throughout, and the ash holds were steady. While some reviewers note more shifts in this stage, my palate only caught minor changes,  enjoyable, but not drastic.

Construction & Burn Performance

Camacho has a reputation for reliability, and this Toro mostly held true. The seams were tight, the triple cap was clean, and the overall feel was solid. The burn line stayed almost perfectly even, something I have continued to experience with Camacho Cigars. No touch-ups needed at all. Spot on reminds me of my Camacho Nicaragua Review. 

That said, I found the smoke output thinner than expected. It wasn’t a deal breaker; the draw remained open and comfortable, but it did make the cigar feel lighter than its medium-full billing.

Price & Value of the

At a premium price of around $9–11, the Camacho Corojo Toro isn’t the cheapest stick, but it delivers the kind of flavors and smoking experience that make it a smart buy. The combination of pepper spice, cedar, leather, and subtle sweetness gives it the edge of a great smoke that competes with cigars above its price point.

If it fits your palate, grabbing a whole box makes sense. This is the kind of cigar you’ll want to have ready in your humidor when the mood strikes.

Final Verdict: Camacho Corojo 

The Camacho Corojo Toro is a cigar that delivers bold, classic Corojo flavors, pepper, cedar, leather, and earth, with consistent construction and a clean burn. For me, it was a good smoke, but one that leaned a bit one-dimensional. Aside from a peppery bump in the final third, the profile stayed steady all the way through.

The firmness in hand made me worry about the draw, but that proved to be unfounded; it stayed smooth from start to finish. The thinner smoke output, however, made the cigar feel a touch lighter than expected. Definitely a straight up medium-bodied smoke in my mind. 

Still, after a day of family time, hiking, and staining the deck, the Toro was exactly the kind of cigar that felt earned. Would I smoke it again? Absolutely, and I’ll be curious to see if the next one opens up a bit more in terms of complexity and taste.

Flavor Note: On my palate, this stick leaned more consistent than complex. The profile held steady until the final third, where the spicy pepper notes intensified.

Other reviewers have mentioned more subtle transitions earlier on, so your taste buds may pick up more complexity than I did. Either way, this Toro is a reliable example of bold Corojo tobacco in action.

Ratings Breakdown

All said and done, the Camacho Corojo Toro lands in the ‘really good’ category; the burn and consistency stood out, but the one-dimensional flavor at this price point keeps it from crossing into excellent.

Buy Camacho Cigars Online

Shop the Camacho Corojo Toro and the rest of the Camacho Corojo line today at After Action Cigars. Whether you’re grabbing a single or committing to a whole box, this Camacho delivers boldness, tradition, and a smoking experience that earns its place in any humidor.