Coronado By La Flor Lancero

For some time now, I think since the El Triunfandor came out, I find my self been attracted by Lancero.
I know it is a strange and difficult size but if you get a good box then it can be a very rewarding smoke.

Few days ago a friend of mine send me a box of Coronado by La Flor Lancero so I thought it would be a good idea to give them a try. So here is my review of it.

Appearance:
This is the first cigar I smoked from this box so upon opening the box I couldn’t help noticing that this is a very dark colored cigar.
The wrapper had a dark milk chocolate color with very good oils. It was shiny and smooth with no veins and a perfect pig tailed head.

Cut and cold draw:
The cup was very easily removed with my Xikar cigar tool.
The cigar was in perfect condition and on the first cold draw I instantly knew I was up for a treat.
The cigar had a perfect draw, not just for a Lancero but even for a larger cigar, not tight but not too loose and there was a very intense earthy and chocolate flavor that were really nice.

Lighting and first half:
It was very easy to light the cigar and since this is a thin smoke I did not use my torch lighter, been afraid that I might heat up the cigar more that I should.
The draw when the cigar was lit continued to be perfect and after an inch or so I started getting very strong earth, leather and worm spice flavors that were very satisfying.
The cigar had a full body, full flavor profile, definitely not for the fainthearted, all the way through the first half. The burn line was razor sharp and I never had to touch it up with the lighter.

Second half:
The second half of the cigar continued much like the first.
The cigar was at the full body, full flavor range all the time and the complexity was something that really amazed me.
The aroma was great, even my non smoking mother in-law liked it, and the taste of the cigar, given the fact that the wrapper / filler ratio is in favor of the wrapper was fantastic.
I have to say that I smoked it to the nub and not even did I had to relight it or the cigar got harsh.

Overall impressions:
This is a fantastic smoke.
I have a box of Coronado since they were rated No 2 cigar of the year and I know they age very well.
The same will happen with these slim beauties, so I have to get me some more boxes!

If you like Lancero sized cigars I guarantee you will love these.