Strada Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I recently started to do reviews for cigarinspector.com Here is part of the first one I did for them, a Juan Lopez Corona from 03 with a few different pictures: You can find the full version here: http://www.cigarinsp...pez-corona-2003 Appearance : Visually, this cigar is good, not amazing but good. Wrapper is smooth looking, a little rough to the touch and is colorado coloured. I have to say I love old bands, this one definitely has that old Havana style to it which adds to the experience. Construction : The Juan Lopez Corona seems well rolled, with good density and a nice foot. Once cut, the draw was pretty good, maybe a little on the tight side but barely. The triple cap seemed to have been put in a rush but what can you do, 1999-2004 are far from the best years for cigar production by Hsa [Habanos SA]. Flavor: Pre draw offers very little besides light tobacco flavours. 1st third: Opens up softly, no big bang, quite an elegant start I must say. This sits at light to medium body. There is a light mixture of leather, citrus, almost that wet leather smell. Half way through the 1st third, the body picks up nicely and you can notice dashes of cinnamon, almost like brioches. If it made sense, I would say the flavour is light brown. The ash is a nice black and white marble, soft, detaches itself very easily. This is not the cigar to win the long ash competition at your next smoke meet. 2nd third: We are back at light medium, it lost some momentum and I am left trying to define faint aromas. We are still in the world of leather but with some spices, green pepper; actually pink pepper (although it is not really a pepper per se). The burn needs frequent corrections and it alters the flavours. It adds a burned taste to everything in this cigar. This is definitely unpleasant. 3rd third: I must say this is a bland cigar, too light for my taste. There are very little changes in the flavours. It provides nothing new or unseen before. I am guessing this is an example of a cigar that is good while young, with only a few years on it. The last part just picked up nicely and wow. I am impressed, medium body, spices, firewood, creamy spices, very nice. This is too little, too late in my opinion but if this represents a good example of this stick then I might have to search for another one. Let me know if you guys ever smoked these while they were on.
laficion Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Fine review Strada, well done !!! I also enjoy your blog, cool !!!
nonameno Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Strada, I read your review over on the Inspector this afternoon. It is a very fine review with I loved your photographs. Too bad the beginning of the cigar was bland. I really enjoy the Selections No 1 and 2. Thank you for sharing, Curtiss
Strada Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks guys, much appreciated feedback!
CanuckSARTech Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Wait, wait, wait..... They have.....YOU....do reviews for them?!?!!?!?!
Strada Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Keiiiiiiiithhhh Thank for the support buddy
Lotusguy Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Wait, wait, wait..... They have.....YOU....do reviews for them?!?!!?!?! Someone should tell them that he doesn't even like bacon... what does that say about a man's taste??
shrink Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Nice review. I have a box of '06 JL Coronas and I had one last week. I enjoyed mine more than you did yours, but then most '06 vintages I have found to be good to excellent.
Strada Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Someone should tell them that he doesn't even like bacon... what does that say about a man's taste?? Bacon comes back to haunt me again
ckearns Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Awesome review my friend. Please share your future ones with us as this review was a most enjoyable read.
CanuckSARTech Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Keiiiiiiiithhhh Thank for the support buddy Someone should tell them that he doesn't even like bacon... what does that say about a man's taste?? LOL. Simon's new living arrangments:
Strada Posted February 14, 2012 Author Posted February 14, 2012 Bacon is chasing me underground now lol
ewipper Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 I think you got a dud. The 03 Coronas I got from Rob a couple years ago are great. Perhaps your cigar was not rested.
Strada Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 I would be happy to trade something for it if you are up for it. Pm me if interested!
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