April: Corona Month!

[kwsaw63]

Nice review, looking forward to the rest!

[ChanceSchmerr]

Next on the Docket:

Vegas Robaina Familiar - April 5th

Box Code - MUE JUL 11

Source - A Trade with Jaypulay (thanks again man!), this came from an HQ box from FOH.

Discontinued - 2012

Abstract - This is probably one of the few Coronas I've not really made much of an effort to find and buy a box of. I've just never been enamoured with the VR Marca, I guess. We'll find out soon enough if that was a wise move on my part, or whether I really missed out on stocking up while I could!

Pre-light impressions - A solid looking-and-feeling cigar, pretty firm but doesn't feel too tight. Some veins are evident, the kind that undulate in little waves, with almost pointy peaks along the vein, if you know what I mean. The Familiar puts out an aroma of rich, sweet chocolate.

On the snip - no divot this time. I guess those master rollers were busy elsewhere that day!

Pre-light draw/taste - No problems with this draw, it's good. The pre-light taste is a dark kind of sickly-sweet - a little hard to describe. I won't try to, I'll just light 'er up.

Accompaniment - Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

First Third - First puff gives me a dry, earthy cocoa. I imagine this is what it would taste like if I licked the inside of an empty Fry's Cocoa can. The cocoa doesn't last though, as this cigar is quickly about the earthiness, dry earth. Not a rainforest, rich and green earth - I'm talking about dry earth, like when you forget to water the house plant for a long time, and the dirt in the pot dries out until it's this crumbly, light brown earth, unfit to sustain even the hardiest cactus. At least, this cigar tastes like I'd IMAGINE that dirt would taste like - haha!

Anyhow - along with the earth-focus, I detect lots of Dry-roasted almond notes, which are sort of pleasant. Very little sweetness so far in the cigar, but after about an inch or so, I start to notice some milk chocolate creeping along the palate, combined with a leather overtone. Not a bad combination, but it doesn't last long enough to really get a beat on it. Too soon, that milk chocolate morphs into a sweeter incarnation - that unfortunately tastes akin to that really cheap 'chocolatey treat' product that you find at Easter, the "Mr Bunny" Chocolate-esque confections. The only thing that those products and chocolate have in common is probably the colour. It's too bad - not a good taste for a cigar!

Throughout this.....interesting flavour voyage, the dry earth after-taste remains, and it lasts a while with each puff. It's not unpleasant, keeps the experience grounded. I wish it would mute the less pleasant flavour notes a little bit more, but it could be worse. Even though the earth-taste lasts a while, it definitely lacks depth and vibrancy - kind of a one-trick pony.

Yeah....I'm not sure how much I'm liking this cigar.

Middle Third - Well, it is improving a little bit. The flavours are marrying a little better, and the cigar tastes a little more smooth now. There's a bit more tobacco taste on the flavour, kind of a roasted note. It's pretty nice, considering that weird first third. I'll say that the draw has been excellent, as has the burn - no complaints in the construction department. Tons of billowy smoke from each draw too.

The Roasted tobacco flavours hang on for quite a while, actually. I'm trying to identify the particular type of nut this reminds me of (dry roasted macadamia maybe?), but I can't quite nail it down.

Sadly - the weird sweet notes return, this time as a Treacle-sweetness, and it's very off-putting. It's almost like eating molasses - blecch. Before long, a distinct sour note starts appearing with regularity in each draw. I'm starting to wonder how far I can go with this cigar.

Final Third - I'm still smokin'! The sour notes subsided just in time, and all the off notes retreated for about an inch of the final third, and what I got was downright decent - syrupy sweet tobacco, with hints of an earthy cinnamon and cocoa cookie. It's still not entirely in my wheelhouse, but it's not half-bad. Unfortunately, with about an inch to go, the sourness returns and this time I'm not fighting it. I'm putting this sucker down.

Final Thoughts - As you can guess - if this cigar was representative of the VR Familiar as a whole, then it's probably for the best that I didn't stock up. The flavours, the fully developed ones anyway, just didn't satisfy me like they might for others, and that's fine - different strokes for different folks, right?

The obvious thing to note is - this cigar is less than 3 years old. I think that given the sour notes and off-tastes, I really think the Familiar could benefit from a bunch more aging, and given another 5 years or so - this cigar could morph into something I might enjoy, if that sweetness evolved and took on a lighter characteristic. I have one more from my trade with Jay, and I'll give it some time to sleep before lighting the other one. Around 2020 sounds about right!

Gotta say, even with the flavours being off, this cigar again was beautifully constructed and drew perfectly. Only the lack of a divot keeps the construction from a perfect score, in my book.

Overall Score - I have to give this a 78. Just how I felt, but it didn't work for me at all, and I really think it's too young to be judged fairly. Maybe I'm wrong - and they all taste this way. I've had some aged VR Clasicos with 12 years on them that didn't do anything for me either. Maybe I'm just not a VR kind of guy......and that's okay. It'd be a little odd if you liked every last cigar out there, right? Jay, even though I didn't enjoy this one a whole lot, I'm still greatful for the chance to try it, thanks again man. I hope this was simply a case of me getting the one and only dud from your box!

This cigar in a word - Mr. Bunny

Next up - the Montecristo No. 3!

[Onsto]

Nice work Chris! Looking forward to reading the rest.

[Stogiedude3]

Really bummed to hear this as I purchased the last V R Unicos of a box at a B&M that was simply amazing all the way till I burned my fingers trying not to waiste any? I was hoping to hear a good review, as i have the opportunity to buy a box of these very reasonably before there all gone.

When I read the beginning of your review I couldnt help but wonder if the cigar might be a bit dry? That is the feeling I took away from your discription in the beginning.

[ChanceSchmerr]

Really bummed to hear this as I purchased the last V R Unicos of a box at a B&M that was simply amazing all the way till I burned my fingers trying not to waiste any? I was hoping to hear a good review, as i have the opportunity to buy a box of these very reasonably before there all gone.

When I read the beginning of your review I couldnt help but wonder if the cigar might be a bit dry? That is the feeling I took away from your discription in the beginning.

Sorry to disappoint, man. I had to be honest with this review, as I will with all of them! To be fair - while I think the Corona is the benchmark for just about all the marcas, it is NOT true across the board. I think for VR's, the benchmark is between the Don Alejandro and the Unicos, and I'd lean towards the Unicos, most of which I've had were excellent cigars, loaded with Chocolate notes.

I would say if you have a chance to pick up a box of the Familiars at a reasonable price, why not take the chance? Just because it wasn't for me, doesn't mean it's not for you - the fellow that traded me a couple had noted that the box was smoking very good so far. Also - again this cigar was relatively young (when compared to some of the others coming up in this series), so it's possible the Familiar really just needs sometime to sort itself out. Don't despair, dude!

As for the dryness - the cigar was humidified perfectly, to be honest - It has been kept at 66 RH since arriving in the mail a couple of months ago, and appeared perfectly stored when it arrived in the mail, so I doubt that's the problem here.

[elpedro]

Great thread and nice reviews.

Me too I'm a big fan of Coronas Vitola.

In the past in other forums I did similar experiment by reviewing specific vitolas and comparing different brands. I remember doing it with cervantes, coronas gordas and robusto as well.

Looking forward reading your future coronas reviews, particularly Partagas Coronas, one of my pending white whales.

All the best

Pietro

[Stogiedude3]

Sorry to disappoint, man. I had to be honest with this review, as I will with all of them! To be fair - while I think the Corona is the benchmark for just about all the marcas, it is NOT true across the board. I think for VR's, the benchmark is between the Don Alejandro and the Unicos, and I'd lean towards the Unicos, most of which I've had were excellent cigars, loaded with Chocolate notes.

I would say if you have a chance to pick up a box of the Familiars at a reasonable price, why not take the chance? Just because it wasn't for me, doesn't mean it's not for you - the fellow that traded me a couple had noted that the box was smoking very good so far. Also - again this cigar was relatively young (when compared to some of the others coming up in this series), so it's possible the Familiar really just needs sometime to sort itself out. Don't despair, dude!

As for the dryness - the cigar was humidified perfectly, to be honest - It has been kept at 66 RH since arriving in the mail a couple of months ago, and appeared perfectly stored when it arrived in the mail, so I doubt that's the problem here.

Thanks for the honest information. The Czar is sending a box of Unicos that have yet to arrive. Maybe Ill wait till they arrive and go from there?

[ChanceSchmerr]

Thanks for the honest information. The Czar is sending a box of Unicos that have yet to arrive. Maybe Ill wait till they arrive and go from there?

You know what - that's probably the best way to go. If you like the Unicos a lot, take the plunge on the Familiars.

[ChanceSchmerr]

Our next Contestant:

Montecristo No. 3 - April 8th

Box Code - MUE JUN 10 (second MUE in a row! Is this a good thing or not....?)

Source - Locally purchased from a B&M in Victoria.

Discontinued - Still in Production!

Abstract - Monte No. 3. When was the last time anyone ever talked about this cigar? For all that we gripe about Coronas being nearly extinct - you never heard anyone laud this cigar's survival, at least not to the same level of the QdO Corona Claro. Let's see if this cigar makes a good case for it's continued production.

Pre-light impressions - A firm cigar, I'm wondering right off the bat if this sucker is going to draw well. The wrapper's a standard Colorado Claro, slight reddish hues but you have to look for them. The aroma is sweet and bready, kind of a doughy smell, and it's reasonably pleasant.

A little bit of wrapper damage, but believe it or not, this was the best looking Monte 3 available at the store when I went! Looks don't mean that much for me, luckily.

Pre-light draw/taste - One thing that DOES matter to me is the draw. Now, I'm one of those few guys who will try for a while with a plugged cigar, especially if the flavours I'm getting are still good. That said - it does take away from the experience a little bit when you gotta suck hard on the cigar to make it work. The Draw on this guy is pretttttttty tight.....you can see from the photo below, and that's after I clipped a couple times to see if it was just the top of the head that was tight. Except for that one corner - this could be a tough one.

The pre-light flavour is mainly of Chocolate...but comes through a little muted from the tightness. Hmm...

Accompaniment - AnCnoc 16 yr.

First Third - The first puffs on this one are again of chocolate, milky chocolate, but with an off-note I can't quantify. That draw sure is restrictive - it provides just enough to prevent me from pitching the cigar right off the bat. Hard to believe they are still making tight cigars in 2010 but here's the proof. At least there is a lot of smoke coming off the cigar in between puffs. When I take a draw, almost no smoke at all. Odd.

An inch in and the Monte 3 is starting to play ball here. I start noticing a few more flavours on the palate - that characteristic "bean" taste creeps in, and the chocolate takes a break. The draw is just a little bit better now, and instead of Chocolate, I get a nice cocoa spice - similar to very dark chocolate with pepper flakes, if you've ever had that. Almost a dusky cocoa now.

Man, just like that, the cigar goes right back to muting a lot of the flavours as the draw tightens right back up. This Monte is really toying with me!

Middle Third - I think I've got a pretty good read on this cigar now, at least the flavours that make themselves known. It's got the typical Cocoa/Bean notes that most Monte's tend to have, and if it weren't so restrictive, I'd say it works well in this format. The burn has been fine, pretty even with no tunneling (despite the clipped head looking like it would draw only on the one side). It's just that darn draw that's so troublesome.

Past the midway point, and this cigar keeps things straightforward - more cocoa (though it's gotten duskier) and more beany notes. No doubt it's a Monte.....

Final Third - Gotta say I'm a little impressed - rounding into the final third, this draw has finally come around, and just in time too. The Monte No. 3's swinging now, with those same core flavours now melded together by a smooth toasted tobacco note overarching everything. It's like reading sections of a book......and suddenly finding the binding for those sections. Suddenly it makes a lot more sense! The spice remains, and kicks this cigar into Medium-Full range- it really has been medium for the length of the smoke.

I find myself really enjoying this last third! What a tease that it couldn't be this good throughout the whole thing! I put 'er down with about an inch to go.

Final Thoughts - Well, I don't want to say much more about the draw issues. That stuff happens. What impressed me was the flavour in the final third. I really enjoyed it, but I have to admit - I get the feeling that without the tight draw, this cigar would have tasted similar to that last third for the whole smoke. That would be fine, as it was a nice flavour that I enjoyed - but I don't know if I can say that I'd enjoy it for the whole smoke, without some evolution. This, I think, comes to the crux of the argument for Monte's with me - they just don't seem to evolve much. The Monte Sublimes LE - absolutely, these are beasts that take you on a journey. On the other hand, the Edmundos, No. 1's, most No. 2's, No. 4's, No. 5's - They just don't evolve, they are the same beany chocolate mixture, that's pleasant and fine and ultimately kinda boring! I have not tasted a proper well-aged Monte from the 90's or older, and I'm told that they can be stellar, so perhaps I've just not got a palate for the young Montes.

One more final thought - this was much tougher to find that I thought, for a Montecristo cigar still in production! I can find No.2's, No 4's, Edmundos and those ridiculous Petit Edmundos everywhere....but try to find a Monte #1 or #3 in a B&M, and it's not easy. If this continues, I'd not be surprised if Monte 3's are not long for this world. Sure, if it's not a great seller, I can see a store not carrying it. In the same token - if no one ever sees it because no one carries it, or because vendors are too busy pushing the latest Super Short Double Robusto to ever mention a cigar size like Coronas that have proper ratios of wrapper to filler to deliver maximum flavour, customers'll never know to try it. It's that damn discontinued spiral. OK - No more ranting!

Overall Score - This One's a tough one to grade. I think overall an 84 is appropriate. Y'know, if graded on the last third - 88-89. If on the first 2 thirds - 75. I give it a bump to 84 because I think the overall quality of the tobacco kept me sticking with this cigar even through the tough draw, and the last third was enough to impress me. Would I buy it again? I'll say maybe - if only to see what a deep aging could do to these ones. However, there are so many Discontinueds out there that I'd buy first - I can't see these hitting my humidor any time soon.

This cigar in a word - Maddening

Next up - Saint Luis Rey Corona!

[Armaniac]

Great reviews, I tend to agree with you about Montes being rather unidimensional. This is not to say they're not pleasant but, as you said, I find they don't evolve much.

[Stogiedude3]

I just love reading your reviews! Great job.

[DrunkenMonkey]

Chris, just a suggestion: maybe consider doing another Monte 3 when you're done with the rest? It's a shame to have the review skewed by a poorly rolled example.

[ChanceSchmerr]

Thanks for the props, guys!

Chris, just a suggestion: maybe consider doing another Monte 3 when you're done with the rest? It's a shame to have the review skewed by a poorly rolled example.

I agree - I'm planning on picking up one from a different source to try. It likely won't be in time for this Month, as there's only one store in my area that has these, but I should be able to next month as I'll be traveling a lot. I'll post a redux review once I have it done.

That said - at the end of the day, it wasn't that skewed by the draw - like I mentioned, even at it's best, I'd say this one was an 88-89. But I'll give 'er another go!

[beamer]

Fantastic thread. Thanks for doing this.

I've scooped up what Coronas I've been able to find and am always on the lookout for additional to add to the collection. It's a great size.

[PigFish]

Glad to see this go up Chris and that I could help. The reviews are great and if I get over the flu I may pitch in and light up a few with you!

I know I owe you an email and will get to that shortly. I did get the cigars, thank you!

Funny your candid opinion of the VR; I have never hit it off with those either!

Great idea, great cigars and great job!!! -Ray

[mk05]

Just to clarify, you are smoking some cigars that tend to open up after a long nap in the humidor, and that's attributed to the Coronas vitola rewarding patience, historically due to its strength. As for you smoking an '11 VR Familiar and giving it a 78, that is probably within reason given the above statement; you should check out habanamike's review of a '99 VR. VR goes through serious refinement after 10 years. Yes, another annoying blanket statement like RASS needs 5-7 years, but when you took that advice, what did you find? 2cc

On Montecristo, although the skewness aspect is correct, who cares. It's Montecristo. When is the last time Montecristo came out with a marca correct Montecristo? '04? Wait sorry, Monte Open, 2014. LOL.

Just giving you another perspective, I'm enjoying your reviews.

[crasmith]

Thanks so much for taking your time to review these smokes! :-)

[ChanceSchmerr]

Thanks for all the support, fellas - It makes this all worthwhile, and I'm happy to oblige - it just means I'm going to smoke some great cigars this month!

Now - let's see some other reviews to go alongside mine!

Glad to see this go up Chris and that I could help. The reviews are great and if I get over the flu I may pitch in and light up a few with you!

I know I owe you an email and will get to that shortly. I did get the cigars, thank you!

Funny your candid opinion of the VR; I have never hit it off with those either!

Great idea, great cigars and great job!!! -Ray

My pleasure Ray - I'm glad you got your cigars! Let me know how they are - I need to send you the backstories for those cigars!

Sorry to hear you're under the weather - get barrel proof whisky to clear our the flu LOL!

Keep well, my friend!

Just to clarify, you are smoking some cigars that tend to open up after a long nap in the humidor, and that's attributed to the Coronas vitola rewarding patience, historically due to its strength. As for you smoking an '11 VR Familiar and giving it a 78, that is probably within reason given the above statement; you should check out habanamike's review of a '99 VR. VR goes through serious refinement after 10 years. Yes, another annoying blanket statement like RASS needs 5-7 years, but when you took that advice, what did you find? 2cc

On Montecristo, although the skewness aspect is correct, who cares. It's Montecristo. When is the last time Montecristo came out with a marca correct Montecristo? '04? Wait sorry, Monte Open, 2014. LOL.

Just giving you another perspective, I'm enjoying your reviews.

I agree with the aging aspect - I think the size really does benefit from a rest, but it's not a blanket truth by any means. We'll see as I go through the reviews - the cigars will vary from '70's through to early-late 2000s. Also - aging still needs good tobacco to work with. I've had a '99 and '01 VR Clasicos.....and both were flatly disappointing. I think the VR blend does need aging to truly come out (I've had awesome VR Don Alejandros that were well-aged and showed the maturity), but sometimes all the age in the world ain't going to help something that wasn't special to begin with LOL.

And Montecristo - yeah, I'm with you. Like I said - I mostly steer clear of them for a reason. One of these days I'll try a nice aged one from the 80s or early 90s and see what the fuss is all about.

I appreciate the perspective, man - that's what this is all about - I'd definitely like to see more Coronas chatter!

[Marker]

The Don Alejandro defines the line for me. They are excellent. I have had some really aged classicos and recent unicos. They didn't do as much as the DA.

[ChanceSchmerr]

Next in line....:

Saint Luis Rey Corona - April 11th

Box Code - EMT FEB 08

Source - From a PE Box I bought from El Prez years ago. First and last time I've ever seen him sell the SLR Corona.

Discontinued - 2010. I've never seen a newer one than 2008.

Abstract - I freaking love SLR. I'm super desperate for a box of SLR PCs (probably the best PC i've ever had), The DC's are fantastic, and who doesn't like the Serie A and especially the Regios these days? Even the Lonsdale gets a lot of good press - maybe because no one bought them 15 years ago so there is lots of aged stock available for folks LOL. But what of the Corona? I've managed to find two boxes over the years (both of the same year/code), and today's sample is from the first box of the two - I had wanted to age both of them for a decade or more, but I can't keep my mitts off these guys, to see how they change over time! Still, it's been over a year since I last smoked one.....

Pre-light impressions - This is an ugly-looking cigar! Blotches throughout the wrapper, and discolouration along the veins - forget getting "beat by the ugly stick"....this IS the ugly stick!!!

Thankfully again - looks matter little to me with cigars. I want it to taste good! Judging from the aroma, I'm in for a treat - this SLR smells meaty and minty, with a real spicy tobacco tinge. It feels good throughout, not too tight or soft. Lots of veins throughout the wrapper, plenty bumpy too.

The cap looks pretty well done, and something about this cigar seems very cheerful. I can't place it - maybe it's the old-school SLR band with the rounded, fat lettering and barely-there embossing (though this is better embossing that you see on many of the bands before 08-09)..but just looking at this cigar - I'm put in a happy, cheerful mood. What more can you ask for?

Pre-light draw/taste - A Divot!!!! It's a wide, shallow one, but a divot nonetheless. My spirits are buoyed higher! On the draw - maybe I spoke too soon, she's a loose one! In fact, I can't really ascertain the pre-draw flavour, on account of the loose draw! Y'uh-oh......

Accompaniment - Glenmorangine Artein. Love this whisky!

First Third - On the first puff, I have written down:

RICH - expresso sultry earth

- mint WOW

- nuts

That kind of says it all! Forget the pre-draw lack of flavour, this cigar just needed a spark to come clean. I am in savory heaven with this smoke, there is just so much going on, and it's all in harmony. Dry Roasted nuts play ball perfectly with the expresso leading the way. Every few minutes I get another minty hint. It's just so good!

The draw has actually tightened up to normal, as if it knew it was a little loose and wanted to fix it. There's such a refined smoothness here, something that reminds me shockingly of Cohiba. It's the richness of the expresso (a deep flavour, but not overpowering) that you taste first, but the underlying sweetness, a rough, coarse demerara sugar sweetness, is what brings you back even more. Make no mistake, this is a full-bodied cigar, but there truly is something here for everyone. Except the Hoyo lovers who like that creamy taste. There's no Cream here. And that's ok!!!

Middle Third - There's a little more wood coming through now with the earth, kind of a nice fresh-cut oak taste, but it's still plenty rich and smooth. The draw has loosened a bit again, but that's okay - I just slow down the smoking speed and start to sip the cigar, like I would with a mega-aged cigar, or with a 28 RG panetela like MdO No. 3 or RG Slenderella. Sipping it doesn't impede the flavour delivery, and in fact, tends to improve what I taste! This is interesting that the draw is looser - I don't remember anything but perfect draws on every other SLR Corona I've had from this box. Ah well, Cuba, eh fellows?

Lots of smoke billowing out of this cigar, and now I'm treated to what I liken as a perfectly made cappuccino. Seriously - forget the fancy coffee-machines and Nespresso and all that junk - just give me one of these cigars If I have a hankering for coffee - this fits the bill! It's all there - a whisper of bitter expresso, the smooth mixing of sugar and coffee, and yes - even a little bit of cream there now (excuse my earlier words - Hoyo fans, you may indeed apply!) Just so damn smooth a cigar. This is Debonaire, truly. And hey, now I get a little white pepper. More surprises!

Final Third - The burn's starting to go a little wonky. I guess it was only a matter of time, with the draw being what it is. Still, the taste does not sufffer - this cigar is still tasty as anything!

The SLR Corona has gotta be the taster's dream - the whole panoply of taste buds get exercised. I'm tasting Sweet - Spicy - and now Salty here too! Awesome! As it nears the finger-burning mark, it's still such a rich and deep flavour country. I smoked this until my fingers were scorched....and then I smoked it another minute or two LOL. Just so freaking good!

Final Thoughts - Cigars like this remind you of why you enjoy this hobby so much. If they tasted this good all the time, you'd get bored of it! But every once in a while you get a cigar with a few extra gears, and it makes your whole week. This is that kind of cigar.

Yes - I already said that I love SLR, so it stands to reason that I'd like this cigar. That said - there is a critical point to note - this cigar was not the "quintessential" SLR flavour profile. With most other SLR's (especially the ones still in production), you get the coffee, you get the richness, but there's more of a fresh stone fruit taste, a little tang almost, similar to Punch cigars. There was no stone fruit to be found here, and I'm okay with that - it had so much else going on, that it didn't need it!

I would even go as far as to say that this Corona breaks the "rule" of the corona illustrating the blend, or at least, the blend as we know it today. It's very possible that this was the SLR blend of old, and that the taste we get now from DC's, Serie A, Regios and the Pacificos is a recent innovation. If that's the case........well it's no wonder I loved every last one of the '95 SLR PC's I bought at auction a few years ago - the old-school SLR taste is marvelous!

Overall Score - This cigar's an easy 96. I would like to give it a 97 or 98, but that loose draw has to be noted, even though it didn't affect me very much at all. I havn't been really chasing this one, but I don't know if 1 1/2 boxes is enough for me, after tasting this. I definitely need more LOL - and I highly recommend that you find one yourself to try, if you don't already have them. This cigar was a testament to the blender's art, and even if your was half the flavour experience that mine just was - you'll still be more than satisfied. A damn friggin' good cigar - one of the best of the year, bar none.

This cigar in a word - Debonaire

Next up - The first of our "Special Guest" Cigars!

[ChanceSchmerr]

The Don Alejandro defines the line for me. They are excellent. I have had some really aged classicos and recent unicos. They didn't do as much as the DA.

Agreed, Jamie.

[fabes]

Great review on the SLR. Keep them coming!

[fingerburner]

Love the SLR review. Great stuff mate. You can't judge a book by its cover. Some SLR's sure are ugly/tasty.

[nikesupremedunk]

Great thread Chris! I see a lot of HTF sticks in there. I don't have too many coronas in my rotation but I do have a box of QdO coronas on the way! (Love these) I'll try to post a review when I smoke one.

Can't wait to see the rest! Keep up the good work!

[ChanceSchmerr]

Thanks Fellas! Believe me - the SLR Corona review was a pleasure to do - if only they were all that stellar!

Great thread Chris! I see a lot of HTF sticks in there. I don't have too many coronas in my rotation but I do have a box of QdO coronas on the way! (Love these) I'll try to post a review when I smoke one.

Can't wait to see the rest! Keep up the good work!

Thanks Andrew - and ain't that the sad part too - that all these Coronas are already HTF? I think you'll like the QdO Corona - I have one still to review for this one, but I'd love to see a review from you on one when you get it!