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Coronado by La Flor Double Corona
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1 1051 Mon December 10, 2007
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100% of reviewers $5.50 9.0



Description: Coronado by La Flor Double Corona 50 x 7

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
MSRP: $8-9/cigar

It has been about six or seven months since I first tried this cigar. At that time, I was not very impressed and felt it had been way over-hyped with its #2 ranking in CA. I decided it was time to give it another shot to look for changes in its character.

Pre light
I used a Xikar on this cigar that yielded a large opening in the cap leaving for a generous draw.. The pre light draw was easy and consisted of caramel and tobacco flavors. The cigar itself has good construction with a tan wrapper and few prominent veins. The wrapper is slightly coarse to the touch.

1 Third
I am outside on my porch on a cool, clear Central Ohio day. The first few puffs of the cigar reveal is it full-bodied with a mixture of chocolate and white pepper flavors that tinge the nostrils. The ash is very loose, and the cigar offers a large amount of smoke. I’m also detecting subtle notes of cinnamon.

2 Third
The burn has remained fairly even, and the cigar has settled down to mainly smooth, cinnamon flavors. Another inch into the cigar required a relight.

Last third
Not much change in flavor at this point. The cigar is burning well with no harshness. Another relight was required.

Over all impression:
I spent about two hours smoking this cigar. I think I rushed it a bit as I’m getting quite a nicotine kick. Litto Gomez makes some terrific cigars, but I think this cigar is not as good as the Double Ligero line. I was expecting a bit more of a harsh cigar; however, it was quite smooth and enjoyable if one has the time to dedicate to it. Pick up a few singles to try it, but don’t spend the money on a full box.

Rating:
3/6 smoke rings (an average cigar)
Keywords: Coronado


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dravensghost

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Registered: September 2007
Location: Moscow, ID
Posts: 1665
Review Date: Mon December 10, 2007 Would you recommend this to someone? Yes | Price you paid? In US$: $5.50 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: smooth and very tasty
Cons: strong nicotine buzz, did need relight twice

Pre-smoke
Scent of Wrapper: Sweet woody/Hay Caramel Oak Barrell

Scent at Foot: dry wood/grass

Wrapper: excellent smooth and oily

Feel: medium soft and consistent

Tongue: spicy smoked and cocoa

Flavor on Draw: Hay and green peppercorn


Smoke
Taste: (1st third) Black pepper and oak barrell. It started off spicy with lots of woody flavors with a sweet oak flavor i associate with whiskey
(2nd 3rd)the spice mellows out and some leather comes in to matcdh the woodsy oak and cedar flavors. I got a little swimmy frpom the strength but in a nice mellow way
(Last Third) Some of the spice came back but it remained mellow and smooth with lots of smoke and a nice white ash that would hold

Flavor Changes: (image of cigar)

Strength:medium-full that snuck up on you

Feeling: mellow and relaxed

Scent of Smoke: woody and floral with a bit of ammonia harshness

Heat on Fingers and in Mouth: none, it was a cold night though

Draw: very smooth and easy

Finish: sweet tobacco and oak

Other Aspects of the Cigar Smoking Experience: (1) I did have to relight twice and watch it closely
very nice smoke

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