Packed with Nicaraguan volcanic soil richness, the Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona delivers concentrated flavor in its compact 3¾" frame. This 46-ring gauge parejo comes 14 to a box at $211.40, making it Davidoff's most approachable Nicaraguan puro. I found its Jalapa-grown wrapper holds surprising complexity for such a short smoke, though you'll want to keep your Dominican rum nearby to complement the intensity.
The initial puffs release volcanic mineral notes with black pepper spice that tingles the tongue. Earthiness dominates but stays clean, without the muddy quality some Nicaraguan cigars develop. Smoke production surprised me - thick plumes from such a small format.
At the halfway point, the cigar reveals why it needs that rum pairing. Burnt caramel sweetness emerges alongside roasted coffee beans. I noticed the ash holding firm past an inch despite the short length, a testament to Davidoff's rolling expertise.
The last inch intensifies with cocoa powder and walnut flavors. Some heat development is inevitable in this size, but the wrapper's natural sweetness prevents harshness. I clocked a solid 45-minute smoke time when paced properly.
Born from Davidoff's 2013 venture beyond Dominican tobacco, this blend showcases Jalapa Valley's volcanic soil through all-Nicaraguan components. The rosado wrapper leaves undergo extra fermentation to handle the blend's strength while maintaining Davidoff's signature smoothness. Rolled in the Dominican Republic by master torcedores, it bridges two cigar-producing cultures in one smoke.
