This dark horse of a petit corona comes loaded with 5"×40 dimensions and a box of 50 priced at $396. With its inky Brazilian Maduro wrapper hugging Mexican binder leaves, the La Nox Petite plays in the full-bodied league but throws in some creamy curveballs. I smoked mine after steak night with an Old Fashioned - pairing that cut through the intensity like a hot knife.
Cold draw serves espresso grounds with a dash of brown sugar. Lighting up brings charred oak and black pepper spice that settles into a leathery base. Smoke output's modest but dense - hangs in the air like fog over a whiskey barrel.
Strength ramps up with baking spices (cinnamon/nutmeg) and bitter cocoa. The Mexican binder starts flexing with raisin sweetness that plays tag with earthy notes. Ash held firm for 1.5" before the first tap.
Dominican fillers take center stage - think dark roasted coffee beans and walnut skins. Retrohale gets peppery enough to make your eyes water. Stopped at nub with 30 minutes clocked, nicotine buzz buzzing like a live wire.
The triple-pressed roll job keeps this petit corona burning slower than most coronas. Wrapper's oily enough to leave slight residue on fingers. Had one plug in my box that needed a poker - rare for LFD's usually bulletproof construction.
Best enjoyed after dinner when you can commit full attention. Pair with bourbon or black coffee to match its intensity. Not your golf course smoke - the flavor shifts demand proper nosing and slow pacing.
