Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major

Gooner · 04-05-2012, 07:31 AM

My previous review I reviewed the GPECC-EL which was ok but nothing great. I really like these cigars for their Price vs Taste equation.
Cheap, well made and a decent flavor. Don't be fooled by the name.

The cigar I am smoking for this review is from 2007 I believe.

The cigar:

Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban

Size: 5.62 X 44
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Ecuador Sumatra
Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua
Shape: Corona Major.
Price: $96.95 for chest of 50.

Pre-Light:
A very firm and dry(er) cigar. These have been aging in a Cooler at 65% RH. A well made cigar with distinctive veins running up the cigar.
After clipping, a firm draw with some barnyard smell on the foot.

First Third:
First puffs greet me with tons of smoke full of a cedar profile. Very pleasing aroma. A slight leathery aftertaste. Compared to when I smoked these ROTT, these are quite mellow. It's one dimensional but hey, it's a $1.95 cigar.

Second Third:
Still no harshness. Some sweetness coming in and not overpowering. The cedar is still there with that earthy/leathery aftertaste in the background.
I really enjoy the tobacco taste in this cigar which I assume is the Ecuadorean wrapper (Yum).

Last Third:

That slight sweetness is still there. Cedar profile still going strong but the flavors are getting more concentrated at this point which is not a bad thing.
Still no harshness in the smoke.

Another one of my "Old Reliables". Cheap and good. When I do yard work, you will most likely see me with this cigar.
I prefer this cigar over it's newer cousin the GPECC-EL but I think it is because I really enjoy this wrapper. At $1.97, this is no brainer for me.

04-05-2012, 07:31 AM	#1
Gooner Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Belgium Posts: 150 Trading: (0)	Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major My previous review I reviewed the GPECC-EL which was ok but nothing great. I really like these cigars for their Price vs Taste equation. Cheap, well made and a decent flavor. Don't be fooled by the name. The cigar I am smoking for this review is from 2007 I believe. The cigar: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Size: 5.62 X 44 Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua Shape: Corona Major. Price: $96.95 for chest of 50. Pre-Light: A very firm and dry(er) cigar. These have been aging in a Cooler at 65% RH. A well made cigar with distinctive veins running up the cigar. After clipping, a firm draw with some barnyard smell on the foot. First Third: First puffs greet me with tons of smoke full of a cedar profile. Very pleasing aroma. A slight leathery aftertaste. Compared to when I smoked these ROTT, these are quite mellow. It's one dimensional but hey, it's a $1.95 cigar. Second Third: Still no harshness. Some sweetness coming in and not overpowering. The cedar is still there with that earthy/leathery aftertaste in the background. I really enjoy the tobacco taste in this cigar which I assume is the Ecuadorean wrapper (Yum). Last Third: That slight sweetness is still there. Cedar profile still going strong but the flavors are getting more concentrated at this point which is not a bad thing. Still no harshness in the smoke. Another one of my "Old Reliables". Cheap and good. When I do yard work, you will most likely see me with this cigar. I prefer this cigar over it's newer cousin the GPECC-EL but I think it is because I really enjoy this wrapper. At $1.97, this is no brainer for me.