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Smokin Gator 01-06-2009 03:48 PM

Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
I know this isn't much of a review... I didn't plan on doing one.

I picked up several Cabaiguan Corona Extras a while back. I smoked a couple and they were good but nothing awe inspiring. I pulled one out today after they had been in down for a few months and it was really good. Very creamy and mouth coating with just a bit of the Pepin spice.


:tu:tu in my book!!!

mash 01-06-2009 04:20 PM

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I have smoked a number of these and have been underwhelmed. Very so-so. I'll break out one again in the next month (probably 6 months since my last one) and see if they're any better.

rockyr 01-06-2009 04:39 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
I have a few of these from a box I bought in 2007. They are excellent, but then I like a cigar that doesn't kick my butt.

Savor the Stick 01-07-2009 01:27 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
I just reviewed this on a Blind Tasts Test (BTT) Here is the link. :tu


http://http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb...?t=927&page=16

Zoomschwortz 01-12-2009 09:05 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
I have never had a chance to try one of these. I have asked at the B&M but only get a deer in the headlights look.

In blind taste tests they are often mistaken for Cuban by people that know Cubans.

Take care.
Ken

Homebrewer 01-13-2009 09:53 AM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
Savor, that linky no worky

Savor the Stick 01-13-2009 11:27 AM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...?t=927&page=16

Maybe this will work??

Jbailey 01-13-2009 11:48 AM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
There are a handful of NC's that I like and this is one of them. Great mild/med flavorful smoke, perfect for a morning smoke.

TimS 01-13-2009 11:55 AM

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I agree with David... ah Jbaily. Great first smoke of the day.

Steelergar 01-19-2009 04:45 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
I love this cigar size, try the Guapo corona extra for a little more kick.

Smokin Gator 01-19-2009 05:36 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelergar (Post 179225)
I love this cigar size, try the Guapo corona extra for a little more kick.

I have wondered what the difference was.

Steelergar 01-19-2009 08:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator (Post 179315)
I have wondered what the difference was.

It has a Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper wich adds a little more spice and flavor. As far as I know the filler and binder are the same. I just saw that one of the sizes made Cigar Aficionado's top 25 list.

mash 03-24-2010 07:09 PM

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Just smoked another one from my box. Man, are they ever getting good. Age is very kind to these. I smoke 90% Cuban, these are a very pleasant change of pace.

rizzle 03-25-2010 12:11 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mash (Post 805044)
Just smoked another one from my box. Man, are they ever getting good. Age is very kind to these. I smoke 90% Cuban, these are a very pleasant change of pace.

Agreed. I have found this with all of the Pepin made/blended cigars that I have had for any length of time. I'm still pulling from a box of Corona Extras that have a, IIRC, April 08 box code, and they are way better than they were a year ago. Really sweet and creamy now with just a touch of spice. But like I said, I haven't had a Pepin stick yet that wasn't way better after some rest time.

NCRadioMan 03-09-2020 12:21 PM

Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomschwortz (Post 165504)
In blind taste tests they are often mistaken for Cuban by people that know Cubans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbailey (Post 166409)
Great mild/med flavorful smoke, perfect for a morning smoke.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mash (Post 805044)
Just smoked another one from my box. Man, are they ever getting good. Age is very kind to these. I smoke 90% Cuban, these are a very pleasant change of pace.

Bumpin' this old thread because I just had one (aprox. 2 years old) and I love these! They get to be really great with some time under the belt. So smooth and creamy & gives you hints, every now and again, of a Cuban cigar. They absolutely can be tricky in blind tastings. :dr Especially the older ones that were made in Miami. Production has been in Nica for a while now.


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