K by Karen Berger Maduro Toro (6×52)

1 review for K by Karen Berger Maduro Toro (6×52)

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sky (verified owner) – August 23, 2025

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   Cigar Review: K by Karen Berger Maduro (Toro Box Press 6×52)

   Rating: 10/10! but I’d give it 10,000/10 if I could.

   From the very first cold draw, I knew this cigar was going to be something special. What I didn’t know was that it would become one of the most unforgettable, soulful smoking experiences I’ve ever had.

   Cold Draw:
   • Fig newton cookie, chewy and sweet

   • Wrapper aroma: chocolate, leather, barnyard funk (the good kind)

   First Third:

   The first puff opened with caramelized sugar over toasted cedar, wrapped in the silkiest, velvety smoke imaginable. Retrohale brought white pepper and nutmeg, smooth and never overpowering.
   Hints of cookie, fig, espresso, chocolate, and leather danced together in perfect balance. The umami was already present and pleasantly salty, which I’ve heard about but never experienced until now. Absolutely stunning.

   Second Third:

   This cigar spoke to my soul!
   • Old library wood notes

   • Charwood hearth and toasted soft cedar

   • Dark chocolate and espresso continued beautifully

   • Minerality began to develop, deepening the sweet earth into something ancient and wise

   • Retrohale offered smoked leather, white pepper, nutmeg, and a hint of black pepper

   I was completely enamored. As a woman, knowing this cigar was blended and led by Karen Berger, another woman in the cigar world, made it deeply meaningful. It’s a masterpiece, and I felt connected to it in a personal way.

   Final Third:

   Just when I thought it couldn’t evolve further, I was hit with a blast of smoked dark chocolate and licorice on the retrohale, explosive and bold but still smooth.
   Then came something truly special:
   → Smoked s’mores.
   Yes, on both the palate and retrohale. That layered flavor of char, toasted marshmallow sweetness, chocolate, and wood smoke took my breath away.

   The cigar finished perfectly clean, no bitterness, no acrid burn, even at the nub. It held its ash long and straight, had a razor-sharp burn the entire time, and the draw stayed consistent throughout.

   Final Thoughts:

   I had to keep stopping myself from puffing too quickly because the flavors were so good I couldn’t help it but I knew keeping the ember cool was key, and I was rewarded for that patience. This cigar taught me that even box-pressed cigars, which I usually find uncomfortable, can be exquisite when done this well.

   The Verdict:

   This is a case-worthy cigar.
   Balanced. Bold. Layered. Elegant.
   It’s a 10/10 in every category and it deserves 10 stars, not just five.

   Karen Berger, if you ever read this:
   Thank you for crafting this.
   You’ve created something truly beautiful, and I would be honored to thank you in person one day. You made a cigar that speaks not only to the palate but to the heart.

   Sky B