Rafael Gonzalez Corona Extra Cigar Review

• Brand: Rafael Gonzalez
• Length: 5.6 inches (143 mm)
• Ring Gauge: 46
• Score: 4/5

Appearance

This Corona Extra has a smooth colorado claro wrapper with a few large veins and a couple of lightly green spots. It has a rating of 2.5/5.

Construction

Well-constructed with clean head and foot. The triple cap is skillfully laid. It has a clean cut, a good draw, and a rating of 4/5.

Flavor

The cold aroma is sweet tobacco. Rating: 4.5/5.

• One third: Light to medium body. Main flavors are fruity sweet (leaning towards red fruits, rhubarb), with undertones of chocolate milk. Later, hazelnut and vanilla notes appear. Ash is white and tight.
• Two thirds: Creamy milk chocolate flavors, with vanilla and hazelnut coming in and out. Hints of white bread. Head starts to crack.
• Three thirds: Medium body. Light spices appear, milky feeling remains. Toasted bread, vegetal flavor mixed with dry leaves like tea. Great finish.

Value

Worth picking up with a rating of 4.5/5. A pre - 1960 release, discontinued in 2010. This sample is from a May 2007 box. Hand - made, priced at ~$16 each at the B&M.

Origin is Cuba, format is Corona Extra, and shape is Grand Corona. It comes in a box of 25. Rafael Gonzalez is often overlooked in the Habanos S.A. catalogue, allowing local stores to stock aged boxes.