Measuring 5 1/4" x 33 ring gauge, these petit coronas come in boxes of 60 for $122.30. The almond-colored Connecticut Shade wrapper reveals faint oil spots typical of aged tobacco. I found the draw looser than most machine-mades - not quite airy, but needing minimal effort. First impressions? Cream dominates, followed by an unexpected cashew note that lingers on the lips.
The initial third burned faster than anticipated - 12 minutes versus the usual 15-18 for this size. Ash held firm for about 3/4" before flaking. While no tunneling occurred, I noticed the wrapper darkened significantly post-burn line, suggesting high sugar content.
First Third: Whipped cream texture with cashew undertones. Minimal retrohale sensation, just a faint cedar tickle. Middle Third: Vanilla emerges, blending with damp cedar notes. Draw tightens slightly, concentrating the sweetness. Final Third: Hay-like sharpness cuts through the cream at the 25-minute mark. Smoke time averages 28-32 minutes despite small format.
The Connecticut Shade wrapper shows characteristic thin veins from shade-growing. Dominican binders create that signature elastic roll, while Mexican fillers account for the delayed hay note. No visible stem fragments in the ash - impressive for a machine-rolled short filler.
