Bombay Tobak Archives - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings

Team Cigar Review: MBombay Kesara Toro

The MBombay Kesara Toro had a nice start with a fair number of flavor components and transitions. It dropped a level in the second third as some components mellowed and dropped oy and maintained that level the rest of the way. I was really hoping for a longer experience with the first third as the combination of flavors were working well, but it faded back as it went along. The pricing is a bit high, so it's not something I'd come back to frequently, but I'd be up for it on occasion.

Aaron Loomis, December 5, 2025

Team Cigar Review: MBombay Gaaja Natural Robusto

The MBombay Gaaja Natural Robusto delivered a well-balanced profile in the first and second thirds, with sweet tobacco, creamy chocolate, nuts and wood all playing well together. The first third was the most dynamic, showing transitions in sweetness, spice and wood intensity. The final third shifted toward a more tannic, dry wood focus, which was less engaging. Overall, a good cigar I’d be happy to smoke again.

John McTavish, August 22, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Bombay Tobak M.Esteli Torpedo

The Bombay Tobak M.Esteli Torpedo is a pleasant smoking experience, with the most complex portion of the profile coming through in the first third. The second and last third had moments of complexity but didn't reach the levels that it demonstrated at the start. Construction was impeccable with a perfect burn and draw experience.

John McTavish, February 5, 2020

Cigar News: Bombay Tobak MQBA MAYURA Announced

Vintage tobaccos from Paraguay, Peru & Nicaragua have been perfectly blended with an HVA wrapper from our farm in Ecuador. As of the initial phase, only 25,000 of each two sizes (Toro and Robusto) has been released.

Aaron Loomis, June 25, 2019

Cigar News: Bombay Tobak MEsteli Announced

These cigars will be available in three popular sizes : Robusto (5.0” x 54 rg), Toro (6.0” x 54 rg) and a Torpedo (6.0” x 54 rg) at the price point of $6.95 to $7.95. MEsteli will be available as an open stock item.

Aaron Loomis, June 24, 2019

Team Cigar Review: Bombay Tobak MQBA Diadem

Diademas are special vitolas, so you better have a good blend when all is said and done. The Bombay Tobak MQBA Diadem may not be the type of cigar that a more seasoned smoker looks for, or one who wants more body and strength, but I found it really enjoyable. A very elegant introductory cigar.

Seth Geise, May 1, 2019

Team Cigar Review: MBombay Classic Torpedo

The MBombay Classic Torpedo is on the higher cost side, but as most of the MBombay offerings, it can earn that. If you like a good dose of flavor with a lower strength level, then this is a cigar that is well worth seeking out. I'm looking forward to smoking more.

Aaron Loomis, April 23, 2018

Cigar News: MBombay Releases Classic Torpedo and Sample Packs

After all the efforts from training new “buncheros” and the “new blood” cigar rollers, we are very pleased to announce the launch of the MBombay® Classic Torpedo. The cigars are aged for more than 14 months (which will be adhered to for future batches as well).

Aaron Loomis, January 9, 2018

Team Cigar Review: Bombay Tobak Gaaja Torpedo

This is a cigar that requires your attention, so I wouldn't recommend smoking it while you are doing other things or pairing it with much more than water. For those that are fans of nuanced flavors, this is a must try.

Aaron Loomis, July 14, 2017

Team Cigar Review: Bombay Tobak Gaaja Maduro Torpedo

The Gaaja Maduro started great with balance and nuance, but unfortunately fell further and further apart as the cigar progressed. This makes me believe the cigar still needs time.

Jiunn Liu, April 26, 2017