UK Cigar Scene Magazine May Issue 5 | Page 23

Flor Dominicana Corona Crystal Tubos (Double Ligero) Length 5 5/8“ Ring Gauge 44 Filler & binder - Dominican Republic Wrapper - Equadorian (Sun Grown) Manufactured in Dominican Republic A limited edition line from Flor Dominicana and part of their stronger ‘Double ligero’ range. It has a very dark powerful looking wrapper. Shipped in glass t ubes. PANEL BLIND TEST AVERAGE SCORE: 6.90 Massimo Marinelli, London based Will Hargrove, Corney and Barrow Sarah Saunders, Founder of the Women’s International Cigar Club cigar lover Average Score: 6.71 Strength: “Strong” Flavour: “Acceptable” Aroma: “Good” Personal View: “Every now and then” Comments: “Construction was not great. Cigar was a bit harsh, very peppery with a hint of honey. Not much change in the smoke. Not my everyday smoke but overall acceptable.” Average Score: 7.14 Strength: “Moderate” Flavour: “Poor ” Aroma: “Average” Personal View: “Only if given to me” Comments: “Tanned leather on the nose, toasty, more coffee than tea. Simple, slightly hot and spicy. Overall it is rugged, very young(?), astringent and a little ‘hard’ ” Average Score: 6.86 Strength: “Strong” Flavour: “Acceptable” Aroma: “Average” Personal View: “Sarah Saunders, Founder of the Women’s International Cigar Club” Comments: “Is this a Nicaraguan? Not tight roll, and very dark tobacco, wrapper too flat and no sheen, ash very white. Too spicy at start though mellowed in the middle. It actually stung my tongue when I lit it up. It was very aggressive. Was better with an anjeo rum on ice!” 22