This 5½"x42 corona from the Dominican Republic's oldest cigar maker packs serious maduro character without overwhelming strength. Part of their 107th anniversary series, it features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper hugging a multi-origin blend. At $7.71/stick in 21-count boxes, it's positioned as an affordable daily smoke for maduro lovers.
The initial puffs deliver espresso bitterness with black cherry undertones. Smoke output feels moderate - not too dense, but visible rings hold shape. Combustion needs occasional touch-ups during first inch.
Flavors shift toward roasted cashews and molasses. Retrohale reveals white pepper tingle at nostrils. Ash holds 1½" before dropping. Draw tightens slightly but remains smokable.
Leather and mineral notes emerge with increased nicotine presence. Sweetness diminishes into charred oak. Stopped at 45-minute mark with 1" remaining due to tar buildup.
The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation in the Dominican Republic. Binder leaves from Yamasa region provide combustion control. Fillers combine Piloto Cubano (Dominican) viso with Nicaraguan Jalapa seco. Rolled at La Aurora's Santiago factory using their signature "entubado" bunching method for optimal airflow.
