Let's talk about the Don Diego Classic Corona - a Connecticut-wrapped 5.5"x44 parejo that'll set you back about $120 for a box of 25. This Dominican puro keeps things mellow with its almond-colored wrapper and creamy core, perfect when you want smoke without throat punch.
Cold Draw: Straight-up sweet hay with a papery dryness. The cap punches clean without fuss.
Initial light gives toasted almonds and pencil shavings. Smoke output's decent but not billowy - about 3/5 on the cloud scale. Ash holds firm in quarter-inch layers.
Creaminess ramps up around the band. Getting distinct cashew butter now, with a whiff of dried flowers in retrohale. Burn line stays razor-sharp if you don't rush it.
Last inch brings subtle honey glaze but watch for slight pepper tingle on tongue. Nub burns cool down to fingers without tar buildup. Total smoke time: 55 minutes leisurely.
The Dominican-made roll feels firm but forgiving. Wrapper oil shows faint tooth under light. Minor veins, no stem protrusions. Performs best at 65% humidity - overhumidify and expect canoeing.
Morning coffee smokers craving smoothness. Not for nicotine chasers. Pairs well with latte or Prosecco. Box worthy if you dig consistency over complexity.
