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Origin : Philippines
Format : Corona
Size : 140 x 16 mm
Ring : 40
Weight : N/A
Price : 2€/piece
A very disappointing cigar. I don’t know how it could be rated 88 by Cigar Aficionado. I couldn’t even finish it…
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The band looks cheap, although the overall appearance is OK. The wrapper does not have many glitches and is acceptable. Unlit, it smells of rotten leaves (however, the smell is light and not really unpleasant). The La Flor de la Isabela Corona is not at all impressive.
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I was not satisfied with the construction; I couldn’t even cut it properly. The cap just wasn’t there at all. Well, perhaps it was me being very lame :) Anyway, the filler is not regular and the wrapper tends to peel off near the head. The smoke is very hot, dry and rare.
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In the first third, I could distinguish scents of straw and some dry grass. These were really bland. Near the middle, some strong and unpleasant wormwood flavors appeared, which made the cigar almost unsmokeable. The last third was very harsh and I decided to put it off.
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I felt like I wasted my money.
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Described as a very mild cigar on their official website, the Corona turned out to be rather harsh and aggressive. I wouldn’t recommend it.








Weren’t these JFK’s favorite cigars?
Not sure how CA rated this an 88 either. Its not even on my radar as one of the better Filipino cigars. Give the following a try:
Don Juan Urquijo
http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=45
La Flor De La Isabela 1881
http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=173
I’d say those are my Top 2 Filipino Cigars followed by the Antonio Gimenez.
Thanks Jerry,
I’ll try to find the Don Juan. A bit reluctant to smoke one more Isabela right now :)
Inspector - Shoot me over your addy and I’ll be sure you get a pair to try.
Ugh. Not only was the one I tried poorly constructed, but i’ve smoked higher class cigarettes than this. Won’t waste that money again. Hey Jerry, give me a yell back. I would be willing to try the Don Juan Urquijo
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