Drew Estate's Isla del Sol Sun Grown Gran Corona comes as a 5" x 44 parejo with coffee-infused Nicaraguan tobacco wrapped in oily Sumatran leaf. This box of 20 sticks punches above its $86 price tag with a sweetened tip that coffee lovers will find dangerously snackable.
The sugared cap delivers immediate vanilla frosting sweetness. Cool-drawn smoke carries latte-like creaminess with faint nutmeg undertones. Burn line stays razor-sharp through the coffee-forward opening.
Caramelized brown sugar emerges as wrapper oils activate. Nicaraguan filler shows through as dry cocoa powder notes balance the sweetness. Smoke output increases slightly - white ash holds strong past the band.
Last inch brings mild pepper tingle on retrohale. The sweetened tip remains consistent but doesn't overpower. Watch for tar buildup in nub phase - stops clean around 45 minute mark.
Pairs best with cold brew or bourbon cream soda. Construction tolerates outdoor humidity better than most infused sticks. Rotate stock if storing long-term - sweetened caps can crystallize after 12+ months.
