This box-pressed corona from My Father Cigars demands attention with its 5"x46 frame and $174.60/box price tag. Wrapped in oily Mexican San Andres "rosado oscuro" leaf, it houses Nicaraguan fillers from the Garcia family's prime tobacco fields. The 2017 release became an instant classic, earning Cigar Aficionado's #2 spot in 2018 with its balanced assault of earthy complexity.
The first third hits with black pepper and damp earth, transitioning smoothly through caramelized cedar. Midway reveals coffee grounds and baking chocolate notes with consistent smoke output. Final third introduces leather undertones and mineral sharpness, requiring slow pacing to manage nicotine buildup.
Thin veins suggest optimal fermentation in the dark wrapper. The triple-cap head unravels cleanly, revealing compact but not rock-hard bunching. Ash holds firm for 1.5" segments with minimal canoeing. Box-press shape maintains integrity throughout the 50-minute smoke time.
At $8.73/stick, it outperforms most Nicaraguan puros in its class. While H. Upmann's Connoisseur A offers similar complexity at lower cost, La Opulencia's box-pressed refinement justifies the premium for experienced smokers seeking session cigars.
