Cigar:            Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Corona Major

Size:             45 x 5 5/8"

Country:          Nic

Wrapper:          ECSU, E

Binder:           ECSU

Filler:           Hon/Nic

Flavor Strength:  Medium

NicotineStength:  Medium

Date Received:    2004-08

Suspected Age:    1.5 years

Vendor/Price:     JR / $1.44

Beverage(s):      Water, Deschutes Mirror Pond Ale

Smoke time:       6:10

Date:             2006-02-26

Posted to ASC:    2006-02-26

Overall:    I have smoke a lot of these, but nevered reviewed one. 

Ambience:   None.

Appearance: Dark, mottled, slightly toothy, wrapper with small veins and an oily sheen.  Slightly yielding at the foot and firm at the head.  Wrapper seems thin and fragile.

Cut & Prelight:   Sweet, bright barnyard aroma, a mixture of fermenting manure, worn leather, horseflesh, and hot alfalfa.  Cut well yielding a resistive draw and a subtle tingle on the lips.  Sweet draw flavor has some pepper. 

First third:      Initially a bit of pepper, then sweet nut (pecan).  Smoke volume low.  I may have damaged the wrapper while massaging.  Ash held to 1". 

Second third:    

Third third: