Let's talk about the Don Diego Classic Corona Crystal - a 5.5" x44 parejo-shaped cigar packed in glass tubes that's been quietly satisfying mild cigar lovers since 1976. At $72.15 for 10 sticks, this Dominican beauty comes ready to smoke with its Connecticut Shade wrapper glistening like morning dew on a golf course. The tube isn't just pretty packaging - it keeps the cigar fresh enough that even procrastinators can stash it for months without worries.
The cold draw serves up chilled almonds dipped in weak coffee. Lighting reveals a creamier profile - think melted vanilla ice cream coating roasted cashews. Smoke production stays polite, never fogging up your patio furniture.
At the halfway mark, dry hay notes emerge with a whisper of cinnamon toast. The retrohale surprises with white pepper sparks that disappear faster than morning mist. Burn line stays ruler-straight if you resist the urge to speed-puff.
The last inch brings out wet cedar and baking spices, though nicotine-sensitive smokers might bail before the flavor party starts. No tar buildup, just a gradual transition to toasted marshmallow sweetness that exits cleaner than a soap commercial finish.
The Connecticut wrapper feels like well-worn parchment paper with barely visible veins. Triple-seam cap resists unraveling even with guillotine cuts. Draw tension walks the perfect line between milkshake-thick and whistling-teakettle loose.
Morning smokers - pair with oat milk lattes to amplify the creaminess. Evening smokers - try with ginger ale to highlight the spice notes. Store at 65% RH max - that silky wrapper drinks humidity like beachgoers chugging margaritas.
