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SMOKE's Cigar Review -- Fall, 2009 Volume
XIV, Issue 4 |
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ESENCIA Corona Gorda |
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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 |
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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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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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