Johnny-O Corona Gorda

landhoney · 02-19-2011, 03:41 PM

Who says these are rolled in Miami? That's what I want to know.

It is my understanding they are rolled in Cuba. Some of the more recent batches (certain sizes) are reportedly rolled by Santos, as advertised by Johnny-O himself. He said they were rolled my a 'world famous roller' and I inquired, and he said they were rolled by Santos.

Now that may or may not be true, no idea.

All I know is that I tried a bundle of the 'shorts' reportedly rolled by Santos. Delivered they were $3.60 a piece and are PC/Mareva size, and probably the best $3.60 (and only

) cigar I have had. Nice and strong, some complexity, and they change flavors from start to finish. I smoke them when washing my car or when doing something were I don't want/need to think about the cigar, or whatever.

I have had some of his cigars before, and some were very good and some were very ordinary and not enjoyable.

I am personally in the camp that does not care where they come from, some of them are good cigars at a good price, and worthy of the risk every so often.
Oh, and Carlos, I'll bring a couple for you to try for yourself next we meet (soon I hope).

03-04-2011, 12:21 PM

just finished one of his Corona Gorda's and it was fantastic, still wet but flavors were very good, draw and burn was perfect. reminded me of a ramped up JL#1

Blueface · 03-04-2011, 12:42 PM

Seth, we shared one of the two you gave me in a PPP right after you left.
I think I can speak for Dave, Steve, Alex, my son in law, and I believe Erick was still there, that it did not taste Cuban, was tight as heck and frankly, half went to waste. Will give the other one a light over the weekend.

landhoney · 03-04-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Seth, we shared one of the two you gave me in a PPP right after you left.
I think I can speak for Dave, Steve, Alex, my son in law, and I believe Erick was still there, that it did not taste Cuban, was tight as heck and frankly, half went to waste. Will give the other one a light over the weekend.

Well, they're no Bespokes, that's for sure.

I have noticed some of them have tight draws, cut a bit more off next time and it might help (they have a large cap for whatever reason so you can cut them lower). I have a tough time defining "Cuban taste" regarding custom rolls, most certainly don't taste much like any of the marcas to me, but I can 'nose smoke' these whereas most fresh NC's I cannot, and they have a complexity to the flavor that I like (but are definitely rough/rustic). But I certainly can't say for 100% that they're Cuban, I enjoy them occasionally for what they are; a cheap yardgar that I enjoy from time to time, mostly while washing my wife's car.

I'll bring you something I know you'll like to celebrate your new granddaughter on Sunday.

Blueface · 03-04-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

I'll bring you something I know you'll like to celebrate your new granddaughter on Sunday.

Better not be a Johnny O.

03-04-2011, 12:21 PM	#2
muncy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Johnny-O Corona Gorda just finished one of his Corona Gorda's and it was fantastic, still wet but flavors were very good, draw and burn was perfect. reminded me of a ramped up JL#1

03-04-2011, 12:42 PM	#3
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02-19-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Johnny-O Corona Gorda Who says these are rolled in Miami? That's what I want to know. It is my understanding they are rolled in Cuba. Some of the more recent batches (certain sizes) are reportedly rolled by Santos, as advertised by Johnny-O himself. He said they were rolled my a 'world famous roller' and I inquired, and he said they were rolled by Santos. Now that may or may not be true, no idea. All I know is that I tried a bundle of the 'shorts' reportedly rolled by Santos. Delivered they were $3.60 a piece and are PC/Mareva size, and probably the best $3.60 (and only ) cigar I have had. Nice and strong, some complexity, and they change flavors from start to finish. I smoke them when washing my car or when doing something were I don't want/need to think about the cigar, or whatever. I have had some of his cigars before, and some were very good and some were very ordinary and not enjoyable. I am personally in the camp that does not care where they come from, some of them are good cigars at a good price, and worthy of the risk every so often. Oh, and Carlos, I'll bring a couple for you to try for yourself next we meet (soon I hope). __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss! Last edited by landhoney; 02-19-2011 at 03:47 PM.