Drew Estate's Liga Privada T52 Coronets deliver big flavor in a compact 4x32 parejo format. These 50-count boxed cigarillos pack Nicaraguan guts with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that's darker than your morning espresso. At about $2 per stick, they're positioned as premium short smokes for nicotine chasers - think of them as energy shots for seasoned cigar lovers.
First Third: Immediate earthy punch with charred oak and black pepper. Cold draw tastes like licking a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Smoke production stays modest despite the small ring gauge.
Middle Third: Brazilian binder shifts gears - dark chocolate emerges behind burnt coffee grounds. Retrohale brings cayenne heat that clings to nasal passages. Ash holds firm despite quick burns in shorter format.
Final Third: Nicaraguan filler dominates with leathery smack. Sweetness sneaks in through molasses undertones but gets steamrolled by mineral bitterness near nub. Expect tar buildup by last centimeter - these aren't meant to be smoked to fingertips.
The Coronets' dark wrapper shows heavy veining but maintains structural integrity. Test boxes revealed 2-3 plugs per 50-count - typical for small ring gauges. Cellophaned individual wraps help maintain moisture in different climates. Let them rest 2-3 weeks post-shipping; fresh batches run slightly over-humidified.
