This 5.5" x 42 parejo immediately impresses with its honey-gold Corojo wrapper shining like liquid amber. Priced at $194.40/box of 18, it's the Dom Rep's answer to connoisseurs seeking smooth complexity - a corona sized gem blending four nations' tobaccos in perfect harmony.
First Third: Creamy espresso hits upfront, underscored by walnut skins. The draw releases cedar aromas that cling to your mustache. Unlike some corojo wrappers, this stays smooth without pepper bite.
Middle Third: Cocoa powder emerges as the Brazilian filler kicks in. I get faint cinnamon stick notes - not the spicy kind, but like sniffing a jar of ground seasoning. Smoke output stays moderate, perfect for nasal retrohale.
Final Third: Earthiness develops but keeps civilized. Leather tones mix with that signature Dominican "wet stone" minerality. No tar buildup at nub time if you smoke slowly - this corona clocks 55 minutes with patience.
Keep these at 65% RH - the delicate corojo wrapper tends to crack in dry conditions. Pair with nutty rums (El Dorado 12yr works magic). Buy two boxes if possible; they gain caramel depth after 18 months aging.
