This Dominican-made corona from Romeo y Julieta's Reserva Real series delivers a smooth, approachable smoke perfect for mid-day sessions. Measuring 5½" with a 44 ring gauge, the Connecticut-wrapped stick offers 60 minutes of creamy flavors at $7.87 per cigar in 25-count boxes.
Initial draws reveal toasted almonds and cedar plank aromas. The cool smoke carries distinct caramel sweetness (think Werther's Originals) with faint leather undertones. Combustion stays razor-sharp despite the oil-rich wrapper.
Flavors intensify as dark chocolate notes emerge, accompanied by cinnamon spice around the 20-minute mark. The Dominican filler's mineral character becomes noticeable - imagine licking a rain-soaked river stone - without harshness.
Roasted hazelnuts dominate the last third with vanilla bean undertones. Although nicotine strength remains mild (2/5), slight tar accumulates near the nub. Average smokers might want to stop at 50-minute mark for optimal experience.
Hand-rolled at Tabacalera de García using 3-year-aged tobaccos. The dual-nation blend combines Dominican filler's sweetness with Nicaraguan binder's spice. Comes Boveda-packed for 62% RH freshness - ready to smoke straight from shipment.
