Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona

06-09-2009, 01:01 AM

Before the review, I wanted to give a little background information. This cigar was from my friend Reggie. Way back on CS there was a thread where some experienced smokers would adopt a "noob" and send them some smokes each month. My job was to review them and give my thoughts. Reggie sent me a lot of great cigars and these are the last of the bunch. Thanks again Reggie!

First off, I thought the band was cool, it had BOTL on it and looked nice with the black. The cigar also looked good, dark and solid.

The flavors started off woody and earthy, with some coffee flavors as well. There was some sweetness too in the back. This cigar gave out LOTS of smoke and had a good draw as well. The aroma this cigar gave off was also very enjoyable. Throughout the cigar the earth, coffee, and sweet flavors remained. There was a few harsh puffs now and then but not too bad. The last of the cigar had a very rich coffee flavor and this surprised me, usually cigars taste harsh to me at the end.

Overall I would give this a 9/10. A well constructed and tasty cigar. One of the sweeter cigars I have smoked (minus ACIDs lol). Reggie sent me this cigar in a few different sizes, so I will update on those when I smoke them.

kelmac07 · 06-09-2009, 05:39 AM

Nice review Joe...I have one of these sitting in the humi.

reggiebuckeye · 06-09-2009, 05:54 AM

You admitted smoking an Acid? The horror.

Great review. I really like those cigars. I have to get my hands on some more. Glad to see you enjoyed them as well.

dunng · 06-09-2009, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the review!

These are great sticks!

gnukfu · 06-09-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Thanks for the review!

These are great sticks!

- an excellent smoke in all sizes....

06-25-2009, 05:49 PM

I smoked the Corona Gorda size today. Just as good, maybe even a little less harsh. Burned excellent and gave out lots of smoke all the way to the nub. I definitely recommend these!

06-27-2009, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the review. These are a great smoke.

md4958 · 06-27-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Thanks for the review!

These are great sticks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnukfu

- an excellent smoke in all sizes....

Ranger_B · 06-27-2009, 09:04 AM

Excellent review. I think these cigars are great.

WildBlueSooner · 06-27-2009, 11:43 AM

Great review..I have one I have yet to try

kelmac07 · 07-15-2009, 06:26 PM

Smoked one of these today...and this stick made me dizzy (first time this has happened). This is one little powerful stick.

Skywalker · 07-22-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the review!!!

These are excellent!!!

07-22-2009, 03:03 PM

OooooOOOoOOOOO! [she moans] I've tried all but the lancero size and am STILL in LOVE these delicious NC's!

Glad to hear you have several shapes to try out. I do think the PC is the tastiest. No wait, that beli is probably it. Yeah. Er... oh never mind, I they are ALL my faves!

G G · 07-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Never had the pleasure of one (yet), thanks for the review.

07-23-2009, 06:14 PM

After smoking 4 of these, I can safely say these are amazing cigars. I finished with the robusto today. Same great taste as the others. Awesome construction too! Lately I have had some burn trouble with my cigars lately, and I was wondering if it was my humi. Well this cigar had no problems. Burned great all the way, and if one part started lagging behind it quickly fixed itself. If I had any complaints with the robusto, it would be a bit of harshness at the end and it seemed to burn quick for a robusto. Other than that, these are excellent cigars. These are a must try, I HIGHLY recommend them! (thank you Reggie for the opportunity to try these!) I looked online and they are a little pricey but I would buy them for sure if I had the money.

Thanks for reading my reviews.

Starscream · 08-07-2009, 06:57 PM

I smoked a torpedo last night. Excellent smoke!
I give it

reggiebuckeye · 08-08-2009, 07:48 PM

I need more. I just need to break down and buy them. So tasty. So addictive. Glad you enjoyed them. It was hard to send them. That is how much I like them.

icehog3 · 11-26-2010, 02:23 AM

Smoked one that I have had in the humi almost 18 months tonight, and was not disappointed. Perfect construction, drew great with gobs of smoke and burned razor sharp.

An excellent balance between smoothness and spice. Earthy, woody flavors without any of that "pepper" profile that so many full bodied NCs seem to have. Just another confirmation that these are my absolute favorite NC cigar.

longknocker · 11-26-2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Smoked one that I have had in the humi almost 18 months tonight, and was not disappointed. Perfect construction, drew great with gobs of smoke and burned razor sharp.

An excellent balance between smoothness and spice. Earthy, woody flavors without any of that "pepper" profile that so many full bodied NCs seem to have. Just another confirmation that these are my absolute favorite NC cigar.

I Agree, Tom!

I Haven't Tried The PC, Yet, But I Prefer The Belicoso Over The Corona Gorda. Definitely A Boxworthy Stick!

68TriShield · 11-26-2010, 07:09 AM

you'll get no argument from me,I love this cigar.

06-09-2009, 01:01 AM	#1
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Before the review, I wanted to give a little background information. This cigar was from my friend Reggie. Way back on CS there was a thread where some experienced smokers would adopt a "noob" and send them some smokes each month. My job was to review them and give my thoughts. Reggie sent me a lot of great cigars and these are the last of the bunch. Thanks again Reggie! First off, I thought the band was cool, it had BOTL on it and looked nice with the black. The cigar also looked good, dark and solid. The flavors started off woody and earthy, with some coffee flavors as well. There was some sweetness too in the back. This cigar gave out LOTS of smoke and had a good draw as well. The aroma this cigar gave off was also very enjoyable. Throughout the cigar the earth, coffee, and sweet flavors remained. There was a few harsh puffs now and then but not too bad. The last of the cigar had a very rich coffee flavor and this surprised me, usually cigars taste harsh to me at the end. Overall I would give this a 9/10. A well constructed and tasty cigar. One of the sweeter cigars I have smoked (minus ACIDs lol). Reggie sent me this cigar in a few different sizes, so I will update on those when I smoke them.

06-09-2009, 05:39 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Nice review Joe...I have one of these sitting in the humi.

06-09-2009, 05:54 AM	#3
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona You admitted smoking an Acid? The horror. Great review. I really like those cigars. I have to get my hands on some more. Glad to see you enjoyed them as well. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

06-09-2009, 08:21 AM	#4
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Thanks for the review! These are great sticks! __________________ MassHole Banter

06-25-2009, 05:49 PM	#6
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona I smoked the Corona Gorda size today. Just as good, maybe even a little less harsh. Burned excellent and gave out lots of smoke all the way to the nub. I definitely recommend these!

06-27-2009, 08:23 AM	#7
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Thanks for the review. These are a great smoke.

06-27-2009, 09:04 AM	#9
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Excellent review. I think these cigars are great.

06-27-2009, 11:43 AM	#10
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Great review..I have one I have yet to try __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

07-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Smoked one of these today...and this stick made me dizzy (first time this has happened). This is one little powerful stick.

07-22-2009, 02:57 PM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Thanks for the review!!! These are excellent!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

07-22-2009, 03:03 PM	#13
Joan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona OooooOOOoOOOOO! [she moans] I've tried all but the lancero size and am STILL in LOVE these delicious NC's! Glad to hear you have several shapes to try out. I do think the PC is the tastiest. No wait, that beli is probably it. Yeah. Er... oh never mind, I they are ALL my faves!

07-22-2009, 04:49 PM	#14
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Never had the pleasure of one (yet), thanks for the review.

07-23-2009, 06:14 PM	#15
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona After smoking 4 of these, I can safely say these are amazing cigars. I finished with the robusto today. Same great taste as the others. Awesome construction too! Lately I have had some burn trouble with my cigars lately, and I was wondering if it was my humi. Well this cigar had no problems. Burned great all the way, and if one part started lagging behind it quickly fixed itself. If I had any complaints with the robusto, it would be a bit of harshness at the end and it seemed to burn quick for a robusto. Other than that, these are excellent cigars. These are a must try, I HIGHLY recommend them! (thank you Reggie for the opportunity to try these!) I looked online and they are a little pricey but I would buy them for sure if I had the money. Thanks for reading my reviews.

08-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#16
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona I smoked a torpedo last night. Excellent smoke! I give it __________________ Insert quote here.

08-08-2009, 07:48 PM	#17
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona I need more. I just need to break down and buy them. So tasty. So addictive. Glad you enjoyed them. It was hard to send them. That is how much I like them. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

11-26-2010, 02:23 AM	#18
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona Smoked one that I have had in the humi almost 18 months tonight, and was not disappointed. Perfect construction, drew great with gobs of smoke and burned razor sharp. An excellent balance between smoothness and spice. Earthy, woody flavors without any of that "pepper" profile that so many full bodied NCs seem to have. Just another confirmation that these are my absolute favorite NC cigar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-26-2010, 07:09 AM	#20
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Esencia Ltd. '08 Petit Corona you'll get no argument from me,I love this cigar.