| ring: | 40 (medium-thin) |
| length: | 117mm |
| beginners: | perfect - highly recommended |
| price: | $12.60 (AUD) |
| summary: | mild, sweet cederish notes |
Just like it’s bigger brother, the Coronas Major, the Coronas Minor comes in a cream-coloured tubos, reminiscent of the 1930s era. I’ve had quite a few of these cigars, and they all seem to be very well constructed: neat, straight and smooth. The wrapper is a lighter colour than the Coronas Major and the flavour of the smoke is also quite different.
Their compact size is also perfect for beginners or those after a quick smoke. It’s not a large cigar, but the relatively thick ring-gauge of 40, combined with the short length give it a compact, stocky kind of look. It’s certainly no robusto, but it looks a little more robust than most other panatela-styled cigars of a similar length. In fact, this one is more accurately described as a “petit corona”.
The flavours are that of aromatic Cuban tobacco and mild, sweet wood and cedar. Although the draw can sometimes be a little tight on these cigars, the burn is generally good and even, and the ash is strong, light-grey and white.
In my humble opinion, the Coronas Minor is the perfect cigar for beginners: it’s short length means that it’s not necessary to sit for an hour to finish the smoke; the flavours are mild and sweet; the relative (for it’s length) thickness of the cigar gives it an adequately fat “real cigar” appearance; it will never be overpowering; and it’s sold at an affordable price.
But that doesn’t mean experienced cigar smokers should avoid this one, it’s great little cigar at a good price. I have no qualms recommending this smoke to anyone.