Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum - Maria Mancini Corona Classico

Ok, be gentle, this is my first review on this site.

I used to be a big fan of Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro (MMMMM). I still have 3 left from 2007. I decided to try a smaller size and in EMS. I prefer the Corona size.

The cigar:

Maria Mancini Corona Classico

Size: 5.50 X 44
Wrapper: H2000
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Shape: Parejo Box Pressed.

Pre-Light:
This a firm box pressed cigar. Slight vein on the wrapper but nothing out the ordinary. A little peppery with a slight-tight draw.

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...2/MM_Cor_1.jpg

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...2/MM_Cor_2.jpg

1st Third: This cigar has been in my humidor for almost 2 weeks so it is quite young and I noticed this right away. It starts with a earthy flavor and it is long on the palate.
The burn is a little jagged (due to the H2000 wrapper?). As I continue to smoke, the flavors turn to leather.

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...2/MM_Cor_3.jpg

2nd Third: Getting a cocoa flavor now. Burn is still uneven but not affected the smoke. Speaking of smoke, this cigar produces a good amount of smoke but not "chewy smoke". I'm digging the cocoa flavor.

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...2/MM_Cor_5.jpg

Last Third: This is where I'm hoping the ageing process wins on this cigar. The last third started getting a little acidic/harsh. Loosing the cocoa flavor and turning more leather like the 1st third.

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...2/MM_Cor_7.jpg

Cheap smoke, well made and not too bad. I've had better and worse at this price range. I'm hoping these little babies will be good to go next year.