02-01-2009, 05:43 AM
Brethren,
Today I was in the mood for something different. I looked through the humidor and grabbed a smoke that isn't as well known as some of the bigger Cuban names. I came across a Rafael Gonzalez Corona Extra. This isn't one of my favorites, but I haven't had one in a while so I decided to give it a go. Upon inspection I could see that this cigar wasn't the best looking thing in the box. The wrapper was pale with prominent veins. The cigar was firm to the touch with solid construction. I punched the cap and lit the foot. The first thing that crossed my mind was dry wood. Not much flavor to speak of at all. The draw was a bit plugged, but still smokeable. As I continued, the flavor remained bland and uneventful. I think the wrapper was a good indication of what I was going to experience with this smoke. At the halfway point I was so bored I considered dropping it and sparking up a new one. In hopes things would change I marched forward. Well, my patience was unanswered. The cigar was dull from beginning to end. On to the next......
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Today I was in the mood for something different. I looked through the humidor and grabbed a smoke that isn't as well known as some of the bigger Cuban names. I came across a Rafael Gonzalez Corona Extra. This isn't one of my favorites, but I haven't had one in a while so I decided to give it a go. Upon inspection I could see that this cigar wasn't the best looking thing in the box. The wrapper was pale with prominent veins. The cigar was firm to the touch with solid construction. I punched the cap and lit the foot. The first thing that crossed my mind was dry wood. Not much flavor to speak of at all. The draw was a bit plugged, but still smokeable. As I continued, the flavor remained bland and uneventful. I think the wrapper was a good indication of what I was going to experience with this smoke. At the halfway point I was so bored I considered dropping it and sparking up a new one. In hopes things would change I marched forward. Well, my patience was unanswered. The cigar was dull from beginning to end. On to the next......
