Let's talk about the Davidoff Escurio Corona Gorda - that 46-ring gauge beast stretching 6 inches in classic parejo shape. Packed with Brazilian Mata Fina and Cubra fillers wrapped in Ecuadorian Habano leaf, this $229 box of 12 serves up an adventurous flavor ride perfect for humidor stockpiling.
Cold draw hits with damp earth and Brazilian nuts. Initial puffs deliver salted pretzel crunch transitioning to cedar planks. The Cubra binder shows its teeth through faint licorice whispers beneath creamy smoke.
At the 1-inch mark, stewed plums emerge with baking spices. Watch for the distinctive transition - coffee grounds texture develops around the 30-minute mark, accompanied by bitter chocolate shavings that cling to the palate.
Last inch brings the nicotine punch. Pepper flakes dust the tongue while the Brazilian wrapper's dark fruit core surges. Stop before nubbing - tar buildup gets aggressive past the band point.
The triple-cap head unravels cleanly. Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper maintains oily sheen even in 65% RH. Compact ash holds 1.5 inches average - decent for the vitola. Retrohale reveals the Dominican Olor binder's subtle vanilla touch.
