Cabaiguan Corona Extra

Smokin Gator · 01-06-2009, 03:48 PM

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.

in my book!!!

mash · 01-06-2009, 04:20 PM

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.

01-06-2009, 04:39 PM

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

I just reviewed this on a Blind Tasts Test (BTT) Here is the link.

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

Zoomschwortz · 01-12-2009, 09:05 PM

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

Savor, that linky no worky

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

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

Maybe this will work??

Jbailey · 01-13-2009, 11:48 AM

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.

01-13-2009, 11:55 AM

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

01-19-2009, 04:45 PM

I love this cigar size, try the Guapo corona extra for a little more kick.

Smokin Gator · 01-19-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelergar

I love this cigar size, try the Guapo corona extra for a little more kick.

I have wondered what the difference was.

01-19-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by mash

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomschwortz

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbailey

Great mild/med flavorful smoke, perfect for a morning smoke.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mash

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.

Especially the older ones that were made in Miami. Production has been in Nica for a while now.

01-06-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	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. in my book!!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra 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.

01-06-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
rockyr Guest Posts: n/a	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.

01-07-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra I just reviewed this on a Blind Tasts Test (BTT) Here is the link. http://http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb...?t=927&page=16 __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

01-12-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Zoomschwortz I'm back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 470 Trading: (3)	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

01-13-2009, 09:53 AM	#6
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra Savor, that linky no worky

01-13-2009, 11:27 AM	#7
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...?t=927&page=16 Maybe this will work?? __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

01-13-2009, 11:48 AM	#8
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	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.

01-13-2009, 11:55 AM	#9
TimS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra I agree with David... ah Jbaily. Great first smoke of the day.

01-19-2009, 04:45 PM	#10
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra I love this cigar size, try the Guapo corona extra for a little more kick.

03-24-2010, 07:09 PM	#13
mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: Cabaiguan Corona Extra 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.