Best cuban corona?


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Hey everyone -

Been awhile since I've posted. Whoops!

I'm looking for the best cuban corona sized smoke. My 2 favorite smokes are the BBF and the HdM Petit Robusto, so the sizes from those 2 names are the top of my list. Before I make an order, any suggestions?

Love the community you've built here El Presidente (and crew), thanks!

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» What a great question at a great time. I am currently in the market for

» some corona-sized smokes. Am anxiously awaiting to hear the consensus.

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» On a similar note, what are everyone's thoughts on the Punch Corona

» specifically?

I Love the Punch coronas.:-)

But Partagas is my second choice.

the punch needs a full five years to reach maturity.

The Partagas seems to be ready earlier, around 3 years. Though this is for my palate, and taste is subjective.

I will say that one of the best coronas I have ever smoked, was a Punch from 98.

Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

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In this order for me:

RA's------if you can find any

Partagas----they need time to develop, but when on they're primo.

Upmann----have some from 96 that are treasures.

Siglo III----good fresh

Bolivar-----i like all Bolis aside from the BBF.

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i think a lot of the robaina famliares and sancho panza offerings. to me, the partagas is good against the others within that vitola, but is lacking in complexity across the partagas marque. it is straightforward and with little complexity, imo. a darkhorse candidate for me would be the qdo, for an extreme change of pace.

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» » 1- Upmann Coronas (I am very partial to the Upmann lineup)

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» Another vote for the Upmann Coronas. Although I don't see them around

» anymore. Are they discontinued? I have never checked.

Yep, they have been discontinued. Can still be found, though.

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» I'm looking for the best cuban corona sized smoke.

Ok, showing my newbie-ness here. I was think cigars in the size range of the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure NO.1, not the smaller traditional coronas (got plenty in that size).

Do the recomendations still stand? Thanks guys!

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» » 1- Upmann Coronas (I am very partial to the Upmann lineup)

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» Another vote for the Upmann Coronas. Although I don't see them around

» anymore. Are they discontinued? I have never checked.

Last box code I have found were 01, which is the box that is in my humidor. There are still 00 out and about and I have heard good things about them as well. I am still avoiding the 99 and 00 smokes like the plague, my loss I am sure.

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» Last box code I have found were 01, which is the box that is in my

» humidor. There are still 00 out and about and I have heard good things

» about them as well. I am still avoiding the 99 and 00 smokes like the

» plague, my loss I am sure.

The 00 coronas are just starting to come around. I'm curious how close the blend of the corona is to the petit coron as I've found pc's from 98.

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» » I'm looking for the best cuban corona sized smoke.

»

» Ok, showing my newbie-ness here. I was think cigars in the size range of

» the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure NO.1, not the smaller traditional coronas

» (got plenty in that size).

»

» Do the recomendations still stand? Thanks guys!

Oh, you are looking for Corona Gordas.

My top five are:

Punch Super Selection No. 2

Juan Lopez Sel. No. 1

Punch Royal Selection No. 11

H Upmann Super Corona

Bolivar Corona Extra (not truly a corona gorda, but close)

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Oh hell now we have to start over.

Boli CE full and potent.

HDM Epicure #1 five star med body

Juan Lopez Seleccion #1 floral masterpeice very exotic

Cohiba nice bean and nut but not cheap either.

No lossers here mate. get some of each.;-) And Partagas Coronas!!!!!

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I know this has shifted to corona gordas now...but El P, I can't beleive you left out the venerable SLR corona. I'm a self confessed Partagas freak, but SLR has really gained my respect and attention this year.

What are your thought on the SLR corona, if any?

I also vote for the SLR serie A in the CG format...never thought I'd fall for a smoke with "animal" in it's taste profile :lookaround::rotfl: But truth is, imho, the A is magic;-)

» Partagas Corona

» Bolivar Corona

» Montecristo No 3

» Diplomatico No 3

» Punch Corona

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» I still think the first two are the stand out Corona cigars.

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» » » I'm looking for the best cuban corona sized smoke.

» »

» » Ok, showing my newbie-ness here. I was think cigars in the size range

» of

» » the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure NO.1, not the smaller traditional coronas

» » (got plenty in that size).

» »

» » Do the recomendations still stand? Thanks guys!

»

» Oh, you are looking for Corona Gordas.

»

» My top five are:

»

» Punch Super Selection No. 2

» Juan Lopez Sel. No. 1

» Punch Royal Selection No. 11

» H Upmann Super Corona

» Bolivar Corona Extra (not truly a corona gorda, but close)

Dang cigardawg! I'm with you 100%. That Boli CE is close enough for me......my new favorite!!

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