- Brand Name: Quai d'Orsay Gran Corona
- Length: 155mm (6⅛″)
- Ring: 42
- Score: Overall rating not specified numerically in the overall section, but individual ratings: Appearance 5/5, Construction 4/5, Flavor 4.5/5, Value 4/5
Product Introduction
Origin and Format
The Quai d'Orsay Gran Corona is from Cuba and has a Corona Grande format. Its size is 155 mm x 16.67, with a ring of 42 and a weight of 10.14 g. It is handmade and costs around 7€ per piece.
Appearance
The wrapper is veinless, extremely smooth and silky, with no soft spots. Its color is milk chocolate, and it has a rating of 5/5 for appearance.
Construction
The construction has a rating of 4/5. It lights up easily and burns slowly and regularly. However, the draw is quite tight, and one might expect more smoke.
Flavor
- One third: It starts with very light dry wood and cedar flavors.
- Two thirds: Sweet notes appear and become stronger.
- Three thirds: There is nice bitterness and a tobacco flavor.
It has a flavor rating of 4.5/5. It's recommended to smoke it slowly before a meal with a simple drink like cold water, as it may not pair well with whiskey.
Value
It has a value rating of 4/5. It's a good investment, and would get 5 stars if the draw was perfect.