Whether you're looking to stick it to Fidel or are simply leary of ordering Cubans from one of the myriad mailorder houses around the world for fear of making "the list", chances are you're hoping and praying that a Dominican or Nicauraguan cigar will come along that makes you forget about that island south of Miami. A petit corona like the 100 anos won't burn long enough to erase the little island from your mind, but it just might renew your faith that Central America can indeed create a quintessential cigar.
To begin with, she's is as beautifully made as they come, with a smooth and oily Dominican wrapper and a perfect cap. Most cigars of the petit corona variety burn well, but that's no reason not to laud the little Aurora for an absolutely flawless burn.
The smoke itself is rich and creamy, with a bit of spice, and only a smidgen of harshness towards the final quarter. I'd label her medium to full bodied, though probably leaning towards the latter. The quintessentially Cuban undertone that I've come to describe as sweet black tea prevails throughout. If you were to remove the band and blindfold me, I just might tell you I was smoking a Bolivar PC. But frankly, the Anos feels better in the hand than the Bolivar.
If you're smoking her while drinking with the wife, make sure you reassure the Mrs. that even though you're constantly interrupting her gushings on the virtues of Valentino, you still prefer her to your newfound smokin' babe of the week. (I just reminded Mrs. Magno that, while the petit corona is fun, she can't go all night...Not to mention, she can't do laundry. That seemed to placate her, but I'm not so sure I'll have any clean clothes in the morning)
In short, this is one of the finest cigars I've smoked in some time.And while she might only merit 4.5 pooping cows, the dram or two of Gran Marnier of had tonight have me inclined to give her 5. And hey, it is Christmas.
:BS :BS :BS pooping cow pooping cow (For some reason I can't post 5 pooping cows. So here's three and 2 verbal bovines)
To begin with, she's is as beautifully made as they come, with a smooth and oily Dominican wrapper and a perfect cap. Most cigars of the petit corona variety burn well, but that's no reason not to laud the little Aurora for an absolutely flawless burn.
The smoke itself is rich and creamy, with a bit of spice, and only a smidgen of harshness towards the final quarter. I'd label her medium to full bodied, though probably leaning towards the latter. The quintessentially Cuban undertone that I've come to describe as sweet black tea prevails throughout. If you were to remove the band and blindfold me, I just might tell you I was smoking a Bolivar PC. But frankly, the Anos feels better in the hand than the Bolivar.
If you're smoking her while drinking with the wife, make sure you reassure the Mrs. that even though you're constantly interrupting her gushings on the virtues of Valentino, you still prefer her to your newfound smokin' babe of the week. (I just reminded Mrs. Magno that, while the petit corona is fun, she can't go all night...Not to mention, she can't do laundry. That seemed to placate her, but I'm not so sure I'll have any clean clothes in the morning)
In short, this is one of the finest cigars I've smoked in some time.And while she might only merit 4.5 pooping cows, the dram or two of Gran Marnier of had tonight have me inclined to give her 5. And hey, it is Christmas.
:BS :BS :BS pooping cow pooping cow (For some reason I can't post 5 pooping cows. So here's three and 2 verbal bovines)
