This 5.5" corona with 44 ring gauge comes neatly packed in a metal tube - perfect for tossing in your jacket pocket. At $99 per box of 10, it's positioned as an affordable luxury within LFD's lineup. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper glistens with oil, hugging Dominican fillers that promise full-strength satisfaction. You'll want to smoke this after dinner when you've got 90 minutes to kill.
First Third: Immediate black pepper tingle on the tongue, fading into earthy coffee grounds. Retrohale brings out cedar wood notes. The burn starts razor-sharp - no touch-ups needed.
Mid-Session: Flavor bombs start dropping. Leather joins the party while cinnamon spice kicks up in the nostrils. Watch out for juice pooling near the band if you're puffing too fast.
Final Stretch: Charred oak and dark chocolate dominate as strength ramps up. Some acridity creeps in past the band - decent smokers usually stop here. The tube keeps the foot intact if you need to relight later.
The aluminum tube isn't just for show. It maintains 68% RH surprisingly well during transport. I've kept sticks in there for 3 weeks without a humidor - no wrapper cracks or flavor loss. Just don't freeze the tube unless you want frostbite on your lips.
Best suited for seasoned smokers craving boldness without Cuban prices. Not ideal for newbies - the nicotine wallop around the 45-minute mark has claimed victims. Pair with bitter dark roast coffee to cut through the intensity.
