Esencia Petit Corona

smokin5 · 06-25-2009, 02:02 PM

Sorry, no pics - this was one of the blind review smokes I recently did for Smoke Magazine's Summer '09 issue, & I just learned the identity.

Basic Info (after the fact):
Esencia Petit Corona
5-1/8" x 42 ring
Nicaraguan Puro (wrapper, binder, filler)
Cost: about $130/box of 21 (+/-)

Aesthetics – A good-looking nicely-capped cigar with dark brown wrapper and leathery feel. Some veins were apparent, but none were prominent. Prelight smell revealed little.
Score: 9.0

Construction – Tightly packed, it felt like a stick. The draw began somewhat tight, but soon loosened up to allow a generous amount of smoke. The burn stayed fairly even and never off enough to correct.. The ash was dark gray, light & crumbly.
Score: 9.0

Flavor & Strength – An initial blast of black & red pepper that largely overpowered the slight earth, wood & molasses in the background. About an inch in, the pepper subsided a bit – still present, but it now allowed in more of the earthy wood & ginger-spiked molasses. Definitely a strong & feisty fella. It progressed into a softer, creamier feel to the smoke while giving a spicy almost citrusy-sweetness and a purposeful afterbite. Full-bodied and flavorful to the end.
Score: 9.2

General Comments – This is a muscular smoke that offers a nice combination of flavors and power. Paired very well with bourbon on the rocks. The best of the 5 cigars I sampled this time around. Highly recommended.

Col. Kurtz · 06-25-2009, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the review! I'm loving these small RG sticks right now, and Nic puro is a definite plus!

BryanB · 06-25-2009, 03:01 PM

Good review. I could not agree more. Awesome smoke.

md4958 · 06-25-2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the review! Esenicas are among my favorite NC. The PCs are GREAT, but try the Beli too!

kaisersozei · 06-26-2009, 09:42 AM

Great review, your taste profile of this cigar matches pretty closely to mine. I really like the Esencia, but every one I've had turns out a bit too potent for me. Almost like an amped up illusione. Nice cigars, though!

LasciviousXXX · 06-26-2009, 11:59 AM

These are great cigars

I wouldn't hesitate to buy some if you're considering it

06-26-2009, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the review. I guess the Palio people know how to make cigars.

dunng · 06-26-2009, 01:31 PM

I give them a

rating...

shilala · 06-26-2009, 01:36 PM

I smoked one of these in a blind pre-release. It was poop.
I recently had a corona gorda and it wasn't bad. Not quite the blend for my taste, but I'd suggest you guys try one. Make sure they have some time on them.
That said, the gentleman who hosted the pre-release blind tests told the botl's involved he'd send some more to try, especially since many were green and were awful, mine included.
That never happened.
If he had rep here, I'd ding it.

kaisersozei · 06-26-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I smoked one of these in a blind pre-release. It was poop.
I recently had a corona gorda and it wasn't bad. Not quite the blend for my taste, but I'd suggest you guys try one. Make sure they have some time on them.
That said, the gentleman who hosted the pre-release blind tests told the botl's involved he'd send some more to try, especially since many were green and were awful, mine included.
That never happened.
If he had rep here, I'd ding it.

Hey, yea--I do remember him saying he'd send those once they went to general release?!

shilala · 06-26-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Hey, yea--I do remember him saying he'd send those once they went to general release?!

Ya. That deserves a ding. Especially after the turd I had to smoke.

06-25-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Esencia Petit Corona Sorry, no pics - this was one of the blind review smokes I recently did for Smoke Magazine's Summer '09 issue, & I just learned the identity. Basic Info (after the fact): Esencia Petit Corona 5-1/8" x 42 ring Nicaraguan Puro (wrapper, binder, filler) Cost: about $130/box of 21 (+/-) Aesthetics – A good-looking nicely-capped cigar with dark brown wrapper and leathery feel. Some veins were apparent, but none were prominent. Prelight smell revealed little. Score: 9.0 Construction – Tightly packed, it felt like a stick. The draw began somewhat tight, but soon loosened up to allow a generous amount of smoke. The burn stayed fairly even and never off enough to correct.. The ash was dark gray, light & crumbly. Score: 9.0 Flavor & Strength – An initial blast of black & red pepper that largely overpowered the slight earth, wood & molasses in the background. About an inch in, the pepper subsided a bit – still present, but it now allowed in more of the earthy wood & ginger-spiked molasses. Definitely a strong & feisty fella. It progressed into a softer, creamier feel to the smoke while giving a spicy almost citrusy-sweetness and a purposeful afterbite. Full-bodied and flavorful to the end. Score: 9.2 General Comments – This is a muscular smoke that offers a nice combination of flavors and power. Paired very well with bourbon on the rocks. The best of the 5 cigars I sampled this time around. Highly recommended. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

06-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona Thanks for the review! I'm loving these small RG sticks right now, and Nic puro is a definite plus! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

06-25-2009, 03:01 PM	#3
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona Good review. I could not agree more. Awesome smoke. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

06-25-2009, 03:10 PM	#4
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona Thanks for the review! Esenicas are among my favorite NC. The PCs are GREAT, but try the Beli too! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

06-26-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona Great review, your taste profile of this cigar matches pretty closely to mine. I really like the Esencia, but every one I've had turns out a bit too potent for me. Almost like an amped up illusione. Nice cigars, though! __________________

06-26-2009, 11:59 AM	#6
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona These are great cigars I wouldn't hesitate to buy some if you're considering it

06-26-2009, 01:30 PM	#7
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Esencia Petit Corona Thanks for the review. I guess the Palio people know how to make cigars.

06-26-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona I give them a rating... __________________ MassHole Banter

06-26-2009, 01:36 PM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Esencia Petit Corona I smoked one of these in a blind pre-release. It was poop. I recently had a corona gorda and it wasn't bad. Not quite the blend for my taste, but I'd suggest you guys try one. Make sure they have some time on them. That said, the gentleman who hosted the pre-release blind tests told the botl's involved he'd send some more to try, especially since many were green and were awful, mine included. That never happened. If he had rep here, I'd ding it. __________________