The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Corona Grande stands as a Nicaraguan powerhouse in a 6¼"×48 parejo format. Priced at $167.40 per box of 20, this medium-full strength cigar from My Father Cigars features dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper hiding aged Nicaraguan tobaccos from family farms. Let's dissect why this 90+ rated stick earns its "Reserva Especial" title through bold flavors and technical excellence.
Dark chocolate dominates with espresso undertones and cedar wood notes. Pepper spice lingers on the retrohale while the thick smoke output coats the palate. Burn line holds razor-sharp despite the oily wrapper.
Earthy core intensifies with mineral-rich soil flavors. Cinnamon and clove spices emerge, balanced by caramelized sugar sweetness. Smoke becomes creamier with perfect draw resistance.
Leather and roasted coffee take over with persistent black cherry finish. Strength builds to full-bodied territory - pair with sweetened black coffee to counter nicotine intensity.
Using 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos from Estelí (binder/filler) and Jalapa (wrapper), these cigars undergo extended fermentation up to 18 months. The Garcia family's signature triple-cap finish ensures optimal combustion. Though marketed as Connecticut Broadleaf, the wrapper actually comes from Nicaraguan-grown Broadleaf seed tobacco.
Best enjoyed after 6+ months of humidor aging which enhances sweetness. For regular smokers, this makes an excellent daily driver - just watch the nicotine punch in final third. Newbies might prefer starting with shorter vitolas in the line.
