Let's talk about the LFD Coronado Corona Gorda - this Dominican puncher wears a dark San Andrés Maduro wrapper hugging a 60-ring gauge body. At $11.52 per stick (box of 18 for $207.36), it's built for boldness seekers. The 7-inch length gives enough real estate for its infamous transition from sweet to spicy.
Cold draw tastes like bitter cacao nibs. Initial smoke brings charred oak and black coffee grounds - that classic San Andrés earthiness. Pepper stays mostly on the nose, but the retrohale stings like wasabi.
Smoke density thickens around the 1-inch mark. Burnt caramel emerges under leathery base notes. Watch for occasional mineral spikes resembling gunflint. Burn line holds steady but needs two touch-ups.
Nicotine creep starts at band removal. Dark fruit compote mixes with fireplace ash texture. Some report metallic aftertaste if smoked fast - keep it slow past the 50-minute mark. Average smoke time: 75 mins.
Morning coffee warriors and post-dinner masochists. Not for newbies - the 60-ring concentrates nicotine delivery. Pair with root beer float or Zacapa 23 rum to counterbalance intensity. Box purchase recommended for proper aging.
