Big Sky Bighorn Toro 6.25×52

Big Sky Cigars is one of those boutique brands you may not have tried yet but definitely don’t want to miss! Their entire portfolio is comprised of exceptional cigars ranging from the mild Yellowstone Connecticut Robusto to the medium, complex Madison Habano to the bold full flavored Blackfoot and, a personal favorite, Bighorn. The Big Sky Bighorn is a great example of a San Andres Maduro in conjunction with Nicaraguan fillers. While their blend the Blackfoot spotlights Dominican Republic tobacco, Bighorn is nearly a Nicaraguan puro.

Each name of their cigars comes from a river in the state of Montana, and each blend is released in only one vitola. While that might bother some, I appreciate the fact that when you smoke it you are enjoying it in the size the blender intended. The Big Sky Bighorn 2.0 is released only in a 6.25×52 toro. Wrapped in a dark San Andres Maduro wrapper, over binder and fillers from Nicaragua, the cigar is easily picked out from the portfolio having a vibrant blue band. A portion of the proceeds sold by the company is donated to Warriors and Quiet Waters, a Montana based therapeutic fly fishing program for post 9/11 veterans and their families.

In terms of flavor notes, according to Brandon Marsh, co-owner of Big Sky cigars, he states, “The Bighorn provides a distinct peaty flavor that pairs well with a nice scotch or bourbon. Big Horn 2.0 is a beautifully constructed San Andreas cigar; full body in strength with hints of coffee, dark cocoa, earth, and hints of slight pepper.” While I definitely pick up the dark cocoa, earth, and slight pepper, there are phantom notes of stone fruit sweetness. It doesn’t seem to always appear, but when it does, it’s a beautiful note. Additional flavors of dried fruit and leather also awaken the palate. Big Sky Bighorn has risen to the top of some lists of people this year, and it commands attention from anyone who enjoys a San Andres Maduro from Nicaragua.