Guest Nekhyludov Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Dimensions: 42 x 5 1/8" Box Code: Unknown Date Purchased: April 17, 2017 Date Smoked: April 24, 2017 I had no prior experience with the RG marca at all, and had no expectations going into this. To be perfectly honest, this was a "what the hell" throw in to get me over the order limit to get free shipping. Very low bar on this one! Appearance and Aroma: This is a neatly constructed petit corona and has a bright colorado wrapper, with fine veins and light compression marks. The construction feels consistent, if a little light. The aroma at cold is mild, but sweet and peppery. First Third: It lights easily and produces copious, cool smoke. The combustion is perfect, with an even burn producing a mottled gray ash. The initial profile is clean (i.e. soft, with no harshness or bitterness), with a prominent cedar note. The aroma is peppery and nutty. Second Third: Near the second third, a hint of fresh pine emerges, giving way to a bright citrus profile. That profile builds throughout the second third, developing into a citrus blossom flavor. The aroma takes on a salted pretzel note. This evolution is surprising, and very much welcome! Final Third: In the final third, the smoke becomes slightly hot and tastes of char, but purging solves the problem. Finishes with a bready flavor. Overall, this is a surprisingly complex little smoke. And one that I would happily seek out more of. Considering that I didn't know what to expect going in, I really enjoyed discovering a cigar that punches well above its weight. If the performance hadn't faltered near the end by burning a bit hot, my score would have been even higher. Score: 92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perla Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thank you for the review. PC are really hidden gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I love these Rafael Gonzalez reviews this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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