Meet the LFD Coronado Double Corona - a 7"x50 box-pressed beast that'll make your humidor sit up straight. This dominican powerhouse rolls in at $183.06 for 18 sticks, packing enough nicotine punch to knock out a novice smoker. The oily Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper glistens like motor oil under proper 65% RH storage, hinting at its notorious full-bodied reputation.
Initial draws hit with black pepper spray and damp earth notes. Retrohale reveals baking spices - think nutmeg sprinkled on espresso grounds. Smoke production stays moderate despite the hefty ring gauge.
Secondary flavors emerge at 45-minute mark: bitter cocoa nibs mixed with charred cedar. Watch for occasional tar buildup near the band - common in LFD's ligero-heavy blends.
Last third delivers mineral-heavy finish akin to licking granite countertops. Nicaragua's Jalapa filler creates lingering burnt caramel aftertaste. Suggest clipping 1/2 inch past standard cut to manage nicotine kick.
Rolled in Santiago's La Canela farm using 3-year aged Dominican viso leaves. The coronado series specifically uses Litto Gomez's private reserve tobaccos from western DR valleys. Maduro wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation in pilones.
