Corona Extra Archives - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings

Team Cigar Review: Foundation Wise Man Maduro Corona

The Foundation Wise Man Maduro Corona had a good start to it with a more earthy foundation to the profile. The second third was still pleasant but I didn't find the same level of complexity as the start. The last third was relatively straightforward with not much in the way of flavor changes or dynamic combinations. Unfortunately for me, this cigar experience, while enjoyable, is a big step down in terms of complexity, balance and overall flavor delivery.

John McTavish, August 28, 2024

Team Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback

The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback delivers an amped up version of the Umbagog blend while still maintaining an overall medium strength profile. I particularly enjoyed the first and second thirds. You've got a good flavor profile and a sub $10 MSRP price point. That's a winning combination and something I'd be happy to return to.

John McTavish, July 29, 2024

Team Cigar Review: Foundation Wise Man Corojo Corona

The Foundation Wise Man Corojo Corona had an average flavor profile throughout. While I would describer the flavor as full, it was just too dry to make it all that enjoyable. From what I've smoked here, I would put the original release from Aganorsa a fair bit higher, but I understand the move to a new factory. I might need to try another vitola for this, but I'm interested to see how the Maduro fares.

Aaron Loomis, July 24, 2024

Team Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra

This Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra was a nice Mexican wrapper offering. I don't think it was needed by the company for the Maestros portfolio, but it was good. Lots of other Mexican releases have been busts recently. The Corona Extra was not my favorite size in the portfolio in terms of blend performance, but it is a great size and an enjoyable flavor profile that I will come back to this offering.

Seth Geise, May 29, 2024

Team Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Especial

Finally, a limited edition cigar that smokes like a limited edition cigar should smoke. What a fantastic cigar. Balanced and beautiful. Great draw and burn. Best cigar I have smoked in 2022. I could go on and on about this My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Especial. Great size. The creaminess with the pepper, leather and earth. Amazing! Well done!

Seth Geise, January 9, 2023

Team Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga

This is Black Works Studio to the T. Bold flavors and strength to match. But what it (thankfully) isn't is harsh and rustic. The profile has plenty of rustic notes, but also does a great job of delivering enough softer tones to make it a well blended ass kicker. Not many profiles in the industry are like this so this Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga is a winner in my book.

Jiunn Liu, July 20, 2022

Team Cigar Review: Oscar Valladares Super Fly Connecticut Corona

I liked the Oscar Valladares Super Fly Connecticut. This is a great Honduran Connecticut wrapper. I thought the cigar was released in a great size and it delivered a solid flavor profile with transitioning taking place throughout. It had a nice body and strength level, construction was great, and priced really well. I would definitely come back to these and recommend them to many.

Seth Geise, October 12, 2020

Personal Cigar Review: Micallef Migdalia Corona Extra

The Micallef Migdalia Corona Extra started with a simple but nice flavor profile, but once it reached the second third it was fairly average and continued that way throughout. I liked how this cigar started, but it's probably not something I'll be in a hurry to revisit, but I'm still interested in smoking through their various lines.

Aaron Loomis, February 28, 2020

Personal Cigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Edición Limitada 2004

While the first two thirds were good, the flavors were pretty basic, albeit well balanced. The final third was a let down for my palate.

Gregg Kramer, June 16, 2017

Team Cigar Review: Chogüí Papa Chogüí Corona Extra

The cigar took off well within the first third and I enjoyed the plum-like stone fruits quite a bit. But that flavor alone cannot make up for the re-light and last third's hot burn. I'd like to sit on some of these cigars and revisit down the road in the hopes of the profile closer matching the first third's flavors.

Jiunn Liu, March 31, 2017