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| Still my favorite Corona Gorda II |
Date Added: Tuesday 01 January, 2013 |
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Review by Paul |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: Mar 07 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.40 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: This was the very last one from a box of 25.
I paired it with 1975 Bordeaux - what a perfect match!
As usual the cigar construction was impecable, although some cracks appeared in the wrapper, perfect draw and the taste of well aged cigar.
I do not understand why it does not get more attention; it is stronger that Hoyo Epicure No.1, it more complex that Upmann 46 Mag and has better construction than J. Lopez Selection No. 1. |
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| Still my favorite Corona Gorda |
Date Added: Sunday 11 December, 2011 |
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Review by Paul |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: BLP DIC 07 |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.80 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: If you like this size this is a clasical cuban cigar - not as powerfull as Punch used to be, but still a wonderful smoking experience!
Slight box press, darker wrapper - perfect construction.
Taste is very complex with some undertones of leather and cedar. even razor sharp burn, beautiful blue smoke lasting the entire length.
Smooth - for the real connoissuer! |
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| my favorite |
Date Added: Monday 18 April, 2011 |
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Review by Sezer |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: JAN 09 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.00 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Just bought a few of these from my favorite tobaconist in the UK. They were singles so I'm not sure how old/young they were. The initial inch was a little grassy and I was initially a little disapointed. As the cigar developed it got more intense and better flavored evolving into flavors of earth, leather and a mild sweet spice that could be described as mix between vanilla and honey. By the time it was down to the nub my disappointment was now becuase the cigar was almost gone. I think some age will do wonders for these so I'm going to pack away the others for a while and see what happens. |
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| My favorite Corona Gorda |
Date Added: Thursday 17 March, 2011 |
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Review by Paul |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: FEB 08 |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.80 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I .had these in my humidor for almost a year; I try to save them for some special occasion or after a substantial dinner.
Visually this is a good looking vitola with a dark vein free wrapper. Construction is superb providing even razor sharp burn with nice firm dark ash. But the taste is which separates this one from the rest, very smooth and complex with some cedar and leather undertones.
Outstanding!!! |
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| Near Perfection |
Date Added: Thursday 19 November, 2009 |
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Review by Paul |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: BLP DIC 07 |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.80 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I got a box of these last September; I let them sit in my humidor for about six weks.
Today, following some hard yardwork I rewarded myself with one after a good diner.
What an experience!
Initial inspection showed a nice firm vitola with some box press, perfectly applied cap, gorgeous wrapper without any vains.
Upon cutting with a bullet punch and lighting with a match I was greeted by copious volume of smoke and wonderful aroma; maybe my taste buds are not sofisticated enough to identify any significant flavors, such as honeysucle, almonds,etc., but the taste was very rich and complex throughout. It was very mild in first two thirds, but the flavor picked up in the last third to an almost full. Burn was very even and uniform with a perfect draw; I experienced some softening once it got past firts third, but it never was any sign of harshness - I smoked it to the very nub.
Thanks CL for such wonderful experience; any time this is going be on some special I will not hesitate to stock up on it. |
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| let em sit a while |
Date Added: Tuesday 03 March, 2009 |
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Review by Kevin |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: When i first got these i couldnt resist and had to light up immediately. Was a little tight, not much smoke so no real flavors.......thought i had made a mistake purchasing these.
So put em away......then six months later..WOW i absolutely love them, strong, full rich smoke, tasty!! I will not be so quick to judge now!! Very impressive cigar, i put it up with the bolivar royal corona extra |
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| A pleasant surprise |
Date Added: Tuesday 24 February, 2009 |
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Review by Jeffrey |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I lit this one up and within the first couple of draws I experienced the distinct taste of cloves. Not at all overpowering, but perfectly accenting the overall flavor of the cigar. The taste of cloves diminshed as I got further into the smoke, and the overtones of wood, leather, even mocha hghlighted the rest of the cigar. The last third was definately more intense in power and flavor than the first two thirds, but I found myself smoking this one darn near down to my fingers. Honestly, I hadn't expected to enjoy this one so much. A pleasant surprise. |
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| Corona Gorda |
Date Added: Wednesday 11 February, 2009 |
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Review by Jason |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 2007 |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.20 |
Flavor: 8 out of 10 |
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Value: 7 out of 10 |
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Experience: 8 out of 10 |
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Review notes: This cigar is made very well, and smokes like a dream. It carries a cocoa dusting throughout, and is creamy, full of chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts. This is a good corona gorda, one of the best out there. |
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| Third box! |
Date Added: Thursday 18 September, 2008 |
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Review by Joe |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.20 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I'm on my third box of this cigar... A fantastic cigar at a fantastic price! Cigar Afficionado just reviewed it (Oct. 2008) and rated it at 89 points. I would have nudged it to 90. Just buy a box and try it for yourself. I am sure you will enjoy! |
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| partagas serie D number 4 |
Date Added: Monday 23 June, 2008 |
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Review by WILLIAM |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: By far my favorite of all cigars. This is the perfect size and taste for the after work relaxation. I usually join it with an anejo tequila or a chivas on the rocks. I strongly recommend this cigar as I have enjoyed it tremendously and will continue to in the future.
P.S. Shipping was very fast and were delivered in great condition. |
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| Punch Punch..the perfect cigar? |
Date Added: Monday 09 June, 2008 |
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Review by jarrod |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.40 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: What a cigar, this is my benchmark cigar which I measure all others. Punch has a beautiful draw EVERY TIME, beautiful aroma EVERY TIME and is a mouthful of pleasure with cocoa, maple syrup and chestnuts. A wonderful cigar that is a "MUST TRY" |
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| punchpunch |
Date Added: Saturday 17 May, 2008 |
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Review by Jonathan |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
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Construction: 9 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.80 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 9 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Cigar's arrived from Lou's perfect, a bit of an uneven burn but a very good cigar with some hints of tea, overall a good cigar. |
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| Very nice |
Date Added: Saturday 19 April, 2008 |
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Review by Dvin |
Appearance: 8 out of 10 |
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Construction: 8 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.20 |
Flavor: 8 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 8 out of 10 |
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Review notes: This is a great cigar with light hints of leather, Burns uneven at times but dont let that detract you from buying it. VERY NICE. after meal, or watching sports cigar. |
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| Amazing Stick! |
Date Added: Monday 24 March, 2008 |
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Review by Abdul |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: january 07 |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.60 |
Flavor: 9 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Build quality of this cigar was top-notch. Perfectly rolled wrapper, nicely bunched filler, and smells great. It's somewhat firm, but has a slight kick-back when squeezed. This is consistent throughout the cigar. The triple cap is perfectly applied and almost looks like it's too perfect to be true! This is definitely one cigar that makes you appreciate the skill of the rollers down in the ISOM.
Starting it up:
After a clip with my Palio and toast and light with my blazer, I've got a picture perfect burn and very dark ash. As with my previous experience with this particular cigar, the draw was a little on the tight side. I don't know if this is an issue due to my storage (65% beads in a cooler) or just common with this vitola. It's not plugged, but a tad tighter than I like. It was nothing that bothered me too much, but it did come to mind.
Flavors came in as soon as I had it lit. What I love about this cigar is that it's a great deviation from my regular full bodied, spicy smokes that leave me on my ass. Flavors I noticed were a creamy, almost sweet type of wood. Smoke was plentiful but still very light and smooth on the palate. This is one cigar I can pass through my nose without many problems, yes I'm a wuss.
As I said before, the woody taste almost had a sweet aroma. I could almost describe it as being a vanilla-esque tinge that I really enjoy. Along with the woody taste of this stick, there's an apparent hint of leather and maybe coffee. It's starting to sound like a french vanilla frappachino isn't it? Well not quite, but it's still damn good!
Towards the end, or last third of the cigar there is a slight burst of spice, raw-tobacco flavor and strength. Nothing to make you buzz really but enough to notice that you just had a decent sized cigar. Does that make sense? Didn't think so... but you know what I mean whistling.gif As I said before, this is by no means a spicy cigar, but the very end of it does have a small hint of pepper that stays on the tip of your tongue. It could be because the cigar burns a little hotter towards the end, or maybe it's just the blend. But the spice is so slight that I can smoke it at any time I feel I just want a good creamy smoke.
You'll have to excuse my noobish palate, I'm not exactly the most descriptive taster out there, but I do know whats good and what isn't! And if it's good to me, then it's a damn good cigar and you should buy it! Joking of course. But definitely pick one of these up if you can. It's one of those cigars you'll always want to have a few of in the humidor for sure!
I can honestly say that this is the only cigar I've ever had and could never have enough of with just one. I can seriously light up 3 or 4 of these back to back and never get sick of them. |
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| Excellent taste |
Date Added: Monday 12 June, 2006 |
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Review by Kevin H. |
Appearance: 8 out of 10 |
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Construction: 8 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 8.00 |
Flavor: 8 out of 10 |
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Value: 8 out of 10 |
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Experience: 8 out of 10 |
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Review notes: Tried one the day I received them. Excellent taste, but rather uneven burning. I had to "even it up" several times. The ash was not tight. Band was a bit loose, suggesting some drying out.
Bottom line... great tasting cigar, which is why you're buying them in the first place. I would suggest giving them a month or so in your humidor to recooperate, unless like me, you just can't help yourself. |
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