Corona Gordas - Tribute/Reviews/Comparison

gvarsity · 12-22-2008, 02:00 PM

This is a great thread. Thank you for making the sacrifice to commit to smoking this whole lineup.

Love the Guapos myself. One of my personal best finds of 08. Keep the reviews coming.

TomHagen · 12-22-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gvarsity

This is a great thread. Thank you for making the sacrifice to commit to smoking this whole lineup.

Love the Guapos myself. One of my personal best finds of 08. Keep the reviews coming.

Yeah... but it's cold out there, and the typing and the photo uploads... oy!

The Guapos are definitely one of my best finds of 08 as well. I was put off by the mild/dry finish of the orig. Cabaiguans, but these Guapos are great!!!

Boobar · 12-23-2008, 08:13 PM

The corona gorda has become one of my favorite sizes. I really love the Ashton VSG, the Illusione cg:4, and I also really like the La Flor De Cano Predilectos. The La Flor is not quite to the caliber that the other 2 are but it is a great every day smoke.

TomHagen · 12-23-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Boobar

The corona gorda has become one of my favorite sizes. I really love the Ashton VSG, the Illusione cg:4, and I also really like the La Flor De Cano Predilectos. The La Flor is not quite to the caliber that the other 2 are but it is a great every day smoke.

Interesting, I have never had one... but I was recently VERY impressed by one of the La Flor de Cano Selectos someone sent me. It had a darker wrapper and was incomparable to a somewhat lighter one I had before which was horrible. It came in the cello with the red peel-away band to open the plastic. Is the Predilectos similiar??

Boobar · 12-24-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TomHagen

It came in the cello with the red peel-away band to open the plastic. Is the Predilectos similiar??

The La Flor De Cano Predilectos is wrapped in cello similar to any other premium cigar that you would get. Cigar slides out the bottom and the band on mine is wrapped around the cigar itself. I got a 5-pack from CI for $16.00

TomHagen · 12-24-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boobar

The La Flor De Cano Predilectos is wrapped in cello similar to any other premium cigar that you would get. Cigar slides out the bottom and the band on mine is wrapped around the cigar itself. I got a 5-pack from CI for $16.00

I apologize, I was referring to the Cuban LFdC....

gvarsity · 12-30-2008, 10:23 AM

Just wanted to chime in with another review of the Illusione CG:4 don't want to threadjack but I didn't feel the need to start a whole new thread either. Love the Corona Gorda size and am enjoying this thread.

Beautiful cigar. Picked it up at the St. Croix cigar in Hudson Wi. Nice shop with good folks unfortunately I didn't have time to hang out and herf.

The first couple of puffs were so spicy it almost felt acidic on the lips. This cigar started very strong and bitter. After about .5 inch it mellowed considerably and had some nice earthy flavors. Generally it was a well constructed and tasty cigar. I did a couple little touch ups but they weren't really necessary.

The main issue I had was this cigar had a very narrow window where you could get all of the flavors. You couldn't just sip it because it really didn't draw much smoke unless it was pretty hot on the other hand it got to hot very easily which wiped out all of the nice flavors. I also had to purge it more than once an inch to keep it from getting sharp and bitter. It would turn very quickly but after purging would be right back to those nice flavors.

It was just finicky for lack of a better term. I really enjoyed it and understand what people like about the cg:4 it just required a lot of attention.

Cheers

Scottw · 01-08-2009, 01:45 PM

The la aroma is darn tasty.

TomHagen · 01-09-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

The la aroma is darn tasty.

I haven't had the Corona Gorda yet, but the other 3 vitolas I have had are great! Great flavour for a med. bodied smoke!

colimo · 06-02-2009, 12:46 AM

i smoked the tatVI hermoso today and i agree with your review, excellent smoke!!! didnt have the cut issues you did which is good....also smoked the guapa w/in the last week as well with equal enjoyment....

look forward to reading the rest of this thread

Thanks Rabbi

12-22-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Corona Gordas - Tribute/Reviews/Comparison This is a great thread. Thank you for making the sacrifice to commit to smoking this whole lineup. Love the Guapos myself. One of my personal best finds of 08. Keep the reviews coming.

12-23-2008, 08:13 PM	#3
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Corona Gordas - Tribute/Reviews/Comparison The corona gorda has become one of my favorite sizes. I really love the Ashton VSG, the Illusione cg:4, and I also really like the La Flor De Cano Predilectos. The La Flor is not quite to the caliber that the other 2 are but it is a great every day smoke. __________________ Bob

12-30-2008, 10:23 AM	#7
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Corona Gordas - Tribute/Reviews/Comparison Just wanted to chime in with another review of the Illusione CG:4 don't want to threadjack but I didn't feel the need to start a whole new thread either. Love the Corona Gorda size and am enjoying this thread. Beautiful cigar. Picked it up at the St. Croix cigar in Hudson Wi. Nice shop with good folks unfortunately I didn't have time to hang out and herf. The first couple of puffs were so spicy it almost felt acidic on the lips. This cigar started very strong and bitter. After about .5 inch it mellowed considerably and had some nice earthy flavors. Generally it was a well constructed and tasty cigar. I did a couple little touch ups but they weren't really necessary. The main issue I had was this cigar had a very narrow window where you could get all of the flavors. You couldn't just sip it because it really didn't draw much smoke unless it was pretty hot on the other hand it got to hot very easily which wiped out all of the nice flavors. I also had to purge it more than once an inch to keep it from getting sharp and bitter. It would turn very quickly but after purging would be right back to those nice flavors. It was just finicky for lack of a better term. I really enjoyed it and understand what people like about the cg:4 it just required a lot of attention. Cheers

01-08-2009, 01:45 PM	#8
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Corona Gordas - Tribute/Reviews/Comparison The la aroma is darn tasty. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

06-02-2009, 12:46 AM	#10
colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: Corona Gordas - Tribute/Reviews/Comparison i smoked the tatVI hermoso today and i agree with your review, excellent smoke!!! didnt have the cut issues you did which is good....also smoked the guapa w/in the last week as well with equal enjoyment.... look forward to reading the rest of this thread Thanks Rabbi __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!