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SMOKE's Cigar Review -- Fall, 2009 Volume
XIV, Issue 4 |
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ESENCIA Corona
Gorda |
Country:
Hon |
Manufacturer:
Brother of the Leaf |
Size:
5 5/8 x 46 |
Filler:
Nic |
Binder:
Nic |
Wrapper:
Nic | |
Panelist #1 |
All samples of this cigar were wonderful. This
is a perfect smoke at the end of a long day at
the office.
98 Superior | |
Panelist #2 |
The cigar was packed with flavor and had near
perfect construction. If I were looking for a
new staple, this would be it!
96
Superior | |
Panelist #3 |
I feel like this cigar was missing something.
Possibly a slight touch of sweetness would have
helped balance it.
90 Very Good | |
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SMOKE's Cigar Review -- Summer, 2009 Volume XIV, Issue 3 |
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Esencia Petit
Corona |
Country:
Hon |
Manufacturer:
Brother of the Leaf |
Size:
5
1/8 x 42 |
Filler:
Nic |
Binder:
Nic |
Wrapper:
Nic |
| Panelist #1 |
Quite
mild. Went well with some strong, black Sumatran
coffee to give some kick. I would highly
recommend this one.
9.5 Excellent |
| Panelist #2 |
Overall,
this smoke was a treat. Nice complexity with
great flavors. A 50-minute escape that I look
forward to again.
9.3 Excellent |
| Panelist #3 |
Good
strong flavor goes well with desert or morning
coffee. When in the mood for a quick cigar, this
one fits the bill.
9.5 Excellent |
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SMOKE's Cigar Review -- Spring, 2009
Volume XIV, Issue 2 |
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Esencia Robusto
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Country:
Nic
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Manufacturer:
Esencia Cigars
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Size:
4 7/8 x
50
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Filler:
Nic
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Binder:
Nic
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Wrapper:
Nic
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I can't
wait to pick up a box of these. They're a great
and delicious smoke from head to foot.
9.4 EXCELLENT | |
Panelist #2 |
I did not try to pair this cigar with
anything... it's almost perfect, standing on its
own all the way.
9.4 EXCELLENT | |
Panelist #3 |
A good late afternoon cigar with your favorite
micro brew. Keep a second one on hand for the
spice!
9.2 EXCELLENT | |
Panelist #4 |
A good Sunday afternoon cigar with your good
friends. It goes great with Kentucky bourbon.
9.0 VERY GOOD
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SMOKE's Cigar Review -- Winter, 2008/2009 Volume XIV,
Issue 1 |
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ESENCIA Belicoso
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Country:
Nic
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Manufacturer:
Esencia Cigars
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Size:
5 1/2 x
52
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Filler:
Nic
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Binder:
Nic
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Wrapper:
Nic
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| Panelist #1
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This stick
just screams out that it should be accompanied
by sips of Myers' dark rum on the rocks.
8.8 VERY GOOD | |
Panelist #2 |
The taste is too intense for me to smoke it
regularly, but I can see it working well after a
long day.
8.8 VERY GOOD | |
Panelist #3 |
A glass of Appleton Gold while sitting next to
the fireplace (or radiator) seals the deal here.
9.1 EXCELLENT | |
Panelist #4 |
This cigar paired well with a single malt
scotch. A good cigar towards the end of the day.
9.1 EXCELLENT
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