Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major

Gooner · 04-05-2012, 06:31 AM

My previous review I reviewed the GPECC-EL which was ok but nothing great. I really like these cigars for their Price vs Taste equation.
Cheap, well made and a decent flavor. Don't be fooled by the name.

The cigar I am smoking for this review is from 2007 I believe.

The cigar:

Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban

Size: 5.62 X 44
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Ecuador Sumatra
Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua
Shape: Corona Major.
Price: $96.95 for chest of 50.

Pre-Light:
A very firm and dry(er) cigar. These have been aging in a Cooler at 65% RH. A well made cigar with distinctive veins running up the cigar.
After clipping, a firm draw with some barnyard smell on the foot.

First Third:
First puffs greet me with tons of smoke full of a cedar profile. Very pleasing aroma. A slight leathery aftertaste. Compared to when I smoked these ROTT, these are quite mellow. It's one dimensional but hey, it's a $1.95 cigar.

Second Third:
Still no harshness. Some sweetness coming in and not overpowering. The cedar is still there with that earthy/leathery aftertaste in the background.
I really enjoy the tobacco taste in this cigar which I assume is the Ecuadorean wrapper (Yum).

Last Third:

That slight sweetness is still there. Cedar profile still going strong but the flavors are getting more concentrated at this point which is not a bad thing.
Still no harshness in the smoke.

Another one of my "Old Reliables". Cheap and good. When I do yard work, you will most likely see me with this cigar.
I prefer this cigar over it's newer cousin the GPECC-EL but I think it is because I really enjoy this wrapper. At $1.97, this is no brainer for me.

Subvet642 · 04-05-2012, 06:44 AM

Nice thorough review, Chris! I've always looked at these things with a hairy eyeball, but after reading this, I just may have to try one.

Gooner · 04-05-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Nice thorough review, Chris! I've always looked at these things with a hairy eyeball, but after reading this, I just may have to try one.

Thanks Darren, try a few before buying a chest. 50 cigars that you don't like would make me feel bad!

Subvet642 · 04-05-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gooner

Thanks Darren, try a few before buying a chest. 50 cigars that you don't like would make me feel bad!

No, no; I'd never do that (again)! I'll hunt down one or two.

BMack · 04-06-2012, 01:42 AM

I've never heard or seen these before but am I alone in thinking that band is awesome?! That sounds like a steal at $2, much like GH2002s or Perdomo Fresh Cuban rolls. Great review

HollywoodQue · 04-06-2012, 02:44 AM

Thanks for sharing, sounds like a good golf course stick.

Starscream · 04-08-2012, 07:45 AM

I always hear positives about this smoke, but the name just turns me off to them. Maybe I'll give one a try.

04-05-2012, 06:31 AM	#1
Gooner Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Belgium Posts: 150 Trading: (0)	Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major My previous review I reviewed the GPECC-EL which was ok but nothing great. I really like these cigars for their Price vs Taste equation. Cheap, well made and a decent flavor. Don't be fooled by the name. The cigar I am smoking for this review is from 2007 I believe. The cigar: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Size: 5.62 X 44 Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua Shape: Corona Major. Price: $96.95 for chest of 50. Pre-Light: A very firm and dry(er) cigar. These have been aging in a Cooler at 65% RH. A well made cigar with distinctive veins running up the cigar. After clipping, a firm draw with some barnyard smell on the foot. First Third: First puffs greet me with tons of smoke full of a cedar profile. Very pleasing aroma. A slight leathery aftertaste. Compared to when I smoked these ROTT, these are quite mellow. It's one dimensional but hey, it's a $1.95 cigar. Second Third: Still no harshness. Some sweetness coming in and not overpowering. The cedar is still there with that earthy/leathery aftertaste in the background. I really enjoy the tobacco taste in this cigar which I assume is the Ecuadorean wrapper (Yum). Last Third: That slight sweetness is still there. Cedar profile still going strong but the flavors are getting more concentrated at this point which is not a bad thing. Still no harshness in the smoke. Another one of my "Old Reliables". Cheap and good. When I do yard work, you will most likely see me with this cigar. I prefer this cigar over it's newer cousin the GPECC-EL but I think it is because I really enjoy this wrapper. At $1.97, this is no brainer for me.

04-05-2012, 06:44 AM	#2
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major Nice thorough review, Chris! I've always looked at these things with a hairy eyeball, but after reading this, I just may have to try one. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

04-06-2012, 01:42 AM	#5
BMack Dreaming of Bolivars Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Brian Location: Tampa Posts: 43 Trading: (0)	Re: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major I've never heard or seen these before but am I alone in thinking that band is awesome?! That sounds like a steal at $2, much like GH2002s or Perdomo Fresh Cuban rolls. Great review __________________ My backyard is more humid than my humidor.

04-06-2012, 02:44 AM	#6
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,120 Trading: (46)	Re: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major Thanks for sharing, sounds like a good golf course stick. __________________

04-08-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban - Corona Major I always hear positives about this smoke, but the name just turns me off to them. Maybe I'll give one a try. __________________ Insert quote here.